Mosquitoes Don't Bite Me by Pendred Noyce (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Mosquitoes Don't Bite Me by Pendred Noyce Mosquitoes dont bite Nala Simiyu. Its part of who she is, like being a half-Kenyan seventh-grader whose mother is in a wheelchair. But when a schoolmates father--who happens to head up a large drug company--learns of Nalas special power, the excitement begins. After helping out with mosquito research, Nala has the chance to travel to Kenya to investigate mosquitoes reactions to her fathers family. All goes well until a man heartbroken by his daughters death from malaria kidnaps Nala. In the midst of a realistic adventure story, this book will introduce young readers to such dilemmas as health disparities, subtle racism, and who owns biological information. Brave, fallible, compassionate and spirited, Nala is a strongly relatable character in a loving, imperfect family. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Pendred Noyce is a doctor and author of 11 books for young people. She has worked to improve science education and afterschool science opportunities for young people nationwide, and she has three half-Kenyan nephews. Review "Bravo! A wonderful story, full of interesting science and important social issues." John Carlson, Higgins Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University"How do you make science research, social justice, and history come alive for middle schoolers? You might not think of mosquitoes as the secret sauce but Pendred Noyce did. With a spirited main character, Nala Simiyu, Pendred writes a compelling and personal story that makes scientific research come alive so that you cant put the book down. She also weaves in social justice and social dynamics that kids in middle school navigate through. I enjoyed reading the story and would have loved to read aloud with my son when he was little. I encourage you to share a copy with a girl or boy in your life, with a library at your local public school, or a Free Library in your neighborhood." Linda Kekelis, CEO and Executive Director, Techbridge"An unusually thought-provoking read highly recommended for young fiction readers who will receive more than action alone." Diane Donovan, donovansliteraryservices.com" Mosquitoes Dont Bite Me [s] insights are perfectly tailored for ages 9-12; from its discussions of sickle cell anemia and other health challenges to circumstances of poverty, health, and a personal hunt for truth and identity." Midwest Book Review"I cant imagine any reader, young or old, who will not feel enlightened by reading this wonderful book." Diana Perry, Midwest Book Review Review Quote " Mosquitoes Dont Bite Me [s] insights are perfectly tailored for ages 9-12; from its discussions of sickle cell anemia and other health challenges to circumstances of poverty, health, and a personal hunt for truth and identity." -- Midwest Book Review Details ISBN1943431302 Pages 200 Publisher Tumblehome Learning Year 2017 ISBN-10 1943431302 ISBN-13 9781943431304 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2017-11-01 Audience Age 9-12 Language English UK Release Date 2017-11-01 Imprint Tumblehome Learning Place of Publication Weston Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-11-01 NZ Release Date 2017-11-01 US Release Date 2017-11-01 Author Pendred Noyce DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136557128;

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