Printz winner about the trials and tribulations about Charles Darwin & his wife--and first cousin--Emma during the first half of the 19th century. As he works toward publishing his seminal "The Origin of Species," he must also wrestle with his wife's and time's religious beliefs as well as the health and well being of his 10 children.
Merit: Loaded with factual information about a man who most of the world knows only as a bearded and famous older gentleman.
Share: Book club. Read first chapter.
Appeal: Broad appeal. Mostly female interest due to family & romantic content.
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