Peter Lees Notes from the Field, Angela Ahn
Peter Lees Notes from the Field, Angela Ahn
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Peter Lee's Notes from the Field

Author: Angela Ahn

Narrator: Tony Kim

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tundra Books

Published: 01/11/2022


Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But in one summer, that all falls apart. Told in short, accessible journal entries and combining the humor of Timmy Failure with the poignant family dynamics of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Peter Lee will win readers' hearts.

Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. Okay, maybe two: to get his genius kid-sister, L.B., to leave him alone. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust.
     Even worse, his grandmother, Hammy, is sick, and no one will talk to Peter or L.B. about it. Perhaps his days as a scientist aren't quite behind him yet. Armed with notebooks and pens, Peter puts his observation and experimental skills to the test to see what he can do for Hammy. If only he can get his sister to be quiet for once -- he needs time to sketch out a plan.
    

About The Author

ANGELA AHN is a former teacher and librarian. She is the author of several children's books including Krista Kim-Bap and Peter Lee's Notes from the Field. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family.JULIE KWON is an artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn. A graduate of the Brown/RISD Dual-Degree program, her work is heavily inspired by the steady diet of manga, comics, and young adult novels she consumed growing up, as well as her many fond childhood memories. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, petting dogs, knitting and going on long walks with friends.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on February 19, 2021

Five paleontology skills stars for this new release from Angela Ahn! Peter is obsessed with dinosaurs and believes his future career is in paleontology. Will a junior dinosaur dig in the Alberta Badlands jumpstart his plans? He is ready with his notebook, explorer vest, dig experience in his back ya......more

Goodreads review by Hugh on April 13, 2024

I really enjoyed this middle grade book set in British Columbia & Alberta. It’s about passions, generations of family, challenges of illness, & understanding more about self.......more

Goodreads review by Adriana on February 28, 2021

I was super excited about this book because DINOSAURS. But it did like a sneak attack on me! It went from one boys obsession to bigger family issues. First of all, this was a pretty fast read. It only sort of touches on the topic of growing up, but it does touch on multiple issues. I actually really......more

Goodreads review by Hoover Public Library on May 06, 2021

Peter Lee has one dream in life, to become a paleontologist, and this summer he will finally have a chance to experience a real dinosaur dig. But when Peter's passion is not enough to create success in the field, he finds himself adrift amid a changing landscape in his family, friendships, and his o......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on February 08, 2023

It was amazing and I highly recommend it. Also I think if you are in 2nd or 3rd grade and up it would be a perfect book for you to read.If you read it l hope you like it as much as I did.......more


Quotes

Nominated for the 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People's Literature — Text
One of CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens, Fall 2021
A Quill & Quire Kids' Book of the Year (2021)


“[A] winsome . . . and fetching middle-grade novel.” —STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness

"A sweet, science-y story of struggles and discovery." —Kirkus Reviews

“A sweet coming-of-age story packed with dinosaurs, sibling drama, and Korean culture.” —School Library Journal


Awards

  • Governor General’s Literary Award - Young People’s Literature - Text
  • Panda Book Award
  • Rocky Mountain Book Award
  • Silver Birch Award for Fiction
  • Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Award