Celebrate spring with this beautiful, hopeful story of a young, impassioned naturalist who grows up to change the world. A great gift for nature lovers and everyone who cares about our fragile planet. Perfect for fans of Wishtree and Wildoak.Jane Addams Children's Book Award WinnerGreen Earth Book Award Winner"With Caldecott-winning illustrator Blackall's signature delicate art . . . a beautifully told, gentle account of a very important person in history, nature, and conservation." --School Library Journal"An absolute joy to read." --Book RiotRachel was a girl who lovedscience and the sea, books and writingand all the creatures of the world.Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature.But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent.Some people thought girlsshouldn't be scientists.They thought girlsshouldn't use their voicesto question or challenge, even to protectall the creatures of the world.Luckily Rachel didn't listento them.