The Science of Breakable Things is a unique coming-of-age story that sensitively explores themes such as depression and the lead character's Korean heritage. Perfectly written to carefully explore the emotional growth of Natalie through her quest to understand her mother's depression, this story cleverly weaves science and humour into an often serious and sad topic. Tae Keller succeeded in telling a story that is poignant and heartrending, but yet was also fun and beautiful to read. This book is powerful, but most importantly, it is in IMPORTANT book.

From the back cover:

When life tries to break you, hold tight to your friends.

When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks this might be the perfect solution to all her problems. There's prize money, and if she and her friends win, she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids - flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie's mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure the flower's magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means it's time for Natalie's friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light.

With her friends' help, Natalie begins an uplighting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles!

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The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller

The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller

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