What made this book so different was that you got to learn of this “not-as-known” disability and the way it impacted the character. The themes that resonate in this story are to never give up, cherish family, step out of your comfort zone, and be you.
She will enter the Smithsonian STEM contest and bring Cecilia Payne the recognition she deserves! There are many bumps along the way that entail loss of hope and nervousness that the baby will not be okay. So, Libby strikes a deal with the universe. She would give that money to her sister to help kickstart the baby’s life and to not have such a burden when it comes to buying a house. This is when Libby learns that there is a huge contest that would allow her to win $25,000. So that she is not “missing” anything like she is missing another chromosome herself. Libby feels like she is destined to make sure that her sister’s baby comes out perfectly. Nonny and her husband, Thomas, are struggling financially and Thomas isn’t getting the best of luck with finding and maintaining a flexible job with a baby on the way. When Nonny, Libby’s older sister, moves back in with her and her mom and dad because she’s pregnant, Libby realizes that she must help her. She was the first person to discover what stars are made of, but she didn’t get the immediate credit she deserved. But this does not stop her from loving science, especially a lesser-known woman such as Cecilia Payne. This impacts how she thinks and responds in situations. Libby Monroe was born with Turner Syndrome, a genetic condition where she was born with only an X chromosome. Does she have what it takes to care for the sister that has always cared for her? And what will it take for the universe to notice? If she wins the grand prize and gives all that money to Nonny’s family, then the baby will be perfect. So she strikes a deal with the universe: She’ll enter a contest with a project about Cecelia Payne, the first person to discover what stars are made of. Nonny and her husband are in a financial black hole, and Libby knows that babies aren’t always born healthy. When her big sister Nonny tells her she’s pregnant, Libby is thrilled-but worried. But she has lots of people who love her, and that makes her pretty lucky. Libby was born with Turner Syndrome, and that makes some things hard. She’s not great at playing piano, sitting still, or figuring out how to say the right thing at the right time in real life. Twelve-year-old Libby Monroe is great at science, being optimistic, and talking to her famous, accomplished friends (okay, maybe that last one is only in her head).
0 kommentar(er)
