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Audrey Evans was not a perfect child! Who would have guessed that when she grew up she would make an important medical discovery, found the Ronald McDonald Houses, and start a school? Kirkus Reviews praises this book as ""an intimate and rewarding biography of a remarkable doctor"" which ""repeatedly encourages young readers to believe that they too can accomplish more than they might expect."" It is most popular with children in Grades 1-6, but inspiring for all ages. Beautifully illustrated.

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Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology, Cedar Crest College In an era in which we are promoting careers in science as an accessible goal for girls, this book presents a blueprint of how one girl accepted the challenge and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. Her experiences may stir the imagination of both girls and boys to visualize careers they never believed possible. But the book does more than encourage ambitious career goals. It includes illuminating references to history and geography and instances which demonstrate character development and the value of caring for others. In its pages readers will find compelling lessons about growing up to live a meaningful life. Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology, Cedar Crest College

Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology, Cedar Crest College In an era in which we are promoting careers in science as an accessible goal for girls, this book presents a blueprint of how one girl accepted the challenge and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. Her experiences may stir the imagination of both girls and boys to visualize careers they never believed possible. But the book does more than encourage ambitious career goals. It includes illuminating references to history and geography and instances which demonstrate character development and the value of caring for others. In its pages readers will find compelling lessons about growing up to live a meaningful life. Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology, Cedar Crest College

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Heidi is a writer who enjoys learning and writing about amazing people. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Audrey Evans on several occasions. Heidi remembers the power of the books she read as a child. She is excited to share Dr. Evans' story with readers of all ages, and especially with children. Joyeeta Neogi has been an illustrator for more than ten years, mostly creating art for children's books. She uses both traditional and digital media in a colorful, playful style to show captivating expressive characters in settings that bring stories to life. She grew up in a family filled with art and inspiration. After graduating from the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology, she worked as a designer before following her true passion as an artist. She resides in Bangalore, India, with her techie husband and lovely, creative daughter. Her day seems incomplete without capturing a piece of her surroundings on a sheet with watercolor. You can see some of her illustrations & watercolor creations at https: //joyeetaneogi.weebly.com/blog and https: //joyeearts.weebly.com/

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