Rosie Revere, Engineer

This is the story of Rosie Revere, who dreamed of becoming a great engineer. In Lila Greer’s classroom at Blue River Creek, young Rosie sat shyly, not daring to speak. But when no one saw her, she peeked in the trash for treasures to add to her engineer’s stash. And late, late at night, Rosie rolled up her sleeves and built in her hideaway under the eaves. Alone in her attic, the moon high above, dear Rosie made gadgets and gizmos she loved. And when she grew sleepy, she hid her machines far under the bed, where they’d never be seen. When Rosie was young, she had not been so shy. She worked with hair swooping over one eye and made fine inventions for uncles and aunts: a hot dog dispenser and helium pants.