The Boy and the Wild Blue Girl

Everyone thought the wild blue girl was a nuisance.
Everyone, that is, but Poul.
Inspired by the work of scientist Poul la Cour, The Boy and the Wild Blue Girl is the imagined story of the invention of wind turbines.

About the author

Keith Negley is the author and illustrator of A Lot Like Batman, The Boy and the Wild Blue Girl, Mary Wears What She Wants, My Dad Used to Be So Cool, and Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too). He has received multiple medals from the Society of Illustrators as well as recognition from American Illustration. His artwork has been featured in many publications, and he is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and the New Yorker. Keith lives in Bellingham, Washington. 
Keith Negley is the author and illustrator of A Lot Like Batman, The Boy and the Wild Blue Girl, Mary Wears What She Wants, My Dad Used to Be So Cool, and Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too). He has received multiple medals from the Society of Illustrators as well as recognition from American Illustration. His artwork has been featured in many publications, and he is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and the New Yorker. Keith lives in Bellingham, Washington. 

Summary

Inspired by the work of wind pioneer Poul la Cour, The Boy and the Wild Blue Girl is the imagined story of the invention of wind turbines, featuring themes perfect for Earth Day.
Everyone thought the wild blue girl was a nuisance.
Everyone, that is, but Poul.
This is a clever and inspiring story of how curiosity and observation can bring about change in the world.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Negley, Negley Keith
• Assisted by: Keith Negley (Illustration), Negley Keith (Illustration)
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780062846808
• ISBN: 978-0-06-284680-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Weather, JUVENILE FICTION: Technology / Inventions, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world