The magical flowers are sure to inspire her mother to love life again. She’s going to fly her mother to see the Cobalt Blue Orchids–flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie has a secret plan for the prize money. Neely suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie has hope. But Natalie’s botanist mother is suffering from depression, so this is The Question that’s important to Natalie. Neely is looking for when he says everyone in class must answer an important question using the scientific process. Publisher’s Synopsis: An emotionally-charged new classic about the science of hope, love, and miracles! Natalie’s uplifting story of using the scientific process to “save” her mother from depression is sure to take root in readers’ hearts!įor the record, this is not the question Mr. She just got this brand new board game about space koalas, and she’s dying to play it.ĭo you have any secrets you would like to share with us before you go?Īll I can say is that I’m really hoping for something. I’m going over to Twig’s house after this.

If you weren’t answering the questions in this interview right now, what would you be doing? She does embarrassing stuff all the time, but is never embarrassed. I wish I could be more like my best friend Twig. When was the last time you felt embarrassed? Well, except that some rules need breaking. But my parents love him, and anytime they play his songs we all start dancing. Which I know is weird because he’s, like, super old. Did you know my mom wrote a book? It’s a science book, about this really cool flower that’s kinda magical. I’d love that! Let’s make it when we’re done chatting. I’m pretty sure I’m doing the assignments wrong, but don’t tell anyone.Īre you hungry right now? Can we fix you anything to eat? Maybe we could make you your favorite dish? Will you tell us what you keep inside of it? I’m sorry your mom is having a hard time. I’m trying to be understanding but I also don’t get it and I just want to drag her out of bed and…sorry, I got sidetracked. She’s sick, or something, but it’s been hard. My mom’s been having a hard time getting out of bed some days.

It’s just…well, that’s kind of a touchy question in my family right now. The Children’s Book Review: What gets you out of bed in the morning? The Children’s Book Review | MaA heart-to-heart with Natalie from Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things-an emotionally-charged new classic about the science of hope, love, and miracles!

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