“Engagingly presented.” —The New York Times Book Review
"Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred,
Publishers Weekly
"Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."
--School Library Journal
"Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well."
--Starred, The Horn Book
"It's a beautiful looking book." --Kirkus Reviews
"McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --Booklist
"Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Invites kids to think about the history of women and scientific innovation." --Washington Post Book World
"Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." --The Christian Science Monitor
