Charles and Emma
Also known as Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
A book for ages 12 and up about Charles Darwin and Emma Darwin
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- A book about Charles Darwin and Emma Darwin, by Deborah Heiligman.
Why it matters
- For families listening together with children aged 12 and up.
Key facts
- Ages
- 12 and up; Common Sense Media 12+1
- Audiobook read by
- Rosalyn Landor2
- Audiobook length
- 7 h 38 min2
- Published
- 2008, Henry Holt1
- Award
- YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction 2010 (winner)3
- Content to know about
- Three of the Darwins' ten children die of illness; Charles's chronic sickness; one 'old ass'. CSM calls it a dry read for many kids.1
Connections
Written by
- Deborah Heiligman
Links
Sources
- Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith: age range and content (Common Sense Media) (opens commonsensemedia.org)
- Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith: audiobook (kirkusreviews.com) (opens kirkusreviews.com)
- Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith: award (en.wikipedia.org) (opens en.wikipedia.org)
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