The Science Of Breakable Things

"How do you deal with a parent who’s depressed? When Mr. Neely tells his class they must enter a science contest, Natalie is annoyed — until she realizes the prize money can fund her secret plan to help her mom. But first, she has to win. Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things offers a firsthand look at mental illness and its effect on families, but it’s also a winning tale of science, emotion and empathy, full of humor and heart, that’ll have you cheering Natalie on. (For ages 8 to 12)"