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emilycirrus's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sindri_inn_arsaeli's review
3.0
Nice lyrical history, but lacked a great amount of depth for an avid adult reader. The target audience is the ideal reader for this emotional introduction to three inspiring female scientists, so I certainly think the author met her goal, I simply no longer fall into the category of this book's ideal reader. I enjoyed it, I would happily suggest it to younger readers, just not my favorite personally.
heidi_may91's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jwinchell's review
5.0
"Knowing our history can make us stronger," Jeannine Atkins, who wrote this unique and important historical novel in verse. "Science needs women," Maria Mitchell, an astronomer featured here. Kudos to this very readable, super informative, extremely empowering work about curiosity, being yourself, breaking barriers, and unapologetic feminism. We need more STEM fiction like this, stuff that makes us want to find out more about early science pioneers like Mitchell, Mary Anning, and Maria Sibylla Merian; stuff that makes us all the more fired up to tune in to our interests, make careers out of the little things, and dismantle sexist barriers. Solid!
lexslittlecorner's review
3.0
I didn't enjoy this as much as I hoped I would, but I've rated it positively because of the message it sends to women to pursue scientific advancements and also stars given for influential and supportive fathers that encourage their daughters to break social boundaries.
kawarwick's review
3.0
Not really what I consider a novel in verse to be. I enjoyed learning about these 3 remarkable girls but I wish it had been told as a regular story/biography versus the format it is in.
rdyourbookcase's review
3.0
Finding Wonders isn’t my usual type of book. I’m not a big fan of science (my brain just doesn’t work that way.) However, good nonfiction books for teens are few and far between, and this one seemed promising. It’s unique in the fact that it’s in verse and all about women in science. However, I remember none of it. Maybe it’s because I’m not interested in science, maybe it’s because I read it too fast, maybe because it’s just forgettable. In spite of that, I would definitely recommend it to someone interested in science.
mariethelibrarian's review
4.0
This was a very cool and interesting book about ladies in science! I liked the prose form and what I learned. Very interesting!
julesthebookdragon417's review
4.0
Rounding up from 3.5. Lovely depiction through verse of three girls who, each in their own way and taking their own path, ultimately made major impacts on the scientific community through their curiosity and persistence. Their stories are journeys are quiet and you've likely never heard of one or more of these women. The author does a lovely job of using artistic license and creativity to fill in the gaps between biographical facts and research.