"An engrossing study of a great scientist." --Starred, School Library Journal
“A solid biography that is also a call to arms for young feminists and health watchdogs.” —San Francisco Chronicle
"Gives readers a terrific sense of Curie's state of mind as she worked and loved. There are many biographies of Curie; this one stands out in its shared focus on her discovery and its legacy." --
Kirkus Reviews
“Find out just how amazing Curie was . . . in this biography.” —Chicago Tribune
"The groundbreaking is as thrilling as the personal story. The spacious design makes the text easy to read, and occasional photos . . .bring the story closer to readers." --Booklist
"Smooth-moving. Biography here melds with social history to present Marie Curie as both shaper of and subject to the limits of early twentieth-century science." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Haunting. Teens will find it an appealing choice for science and biography projects as well as recreational reading."--VOYA
"McClafferty writes with clarity and interest; her enthusiasm for her topic makes for fascinating reading." --Signal
