Danielle: Chronicles of a Superheroine

<p>Ray Kurzweil, legendary inventor and author of <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Singularity is Near</i> and <i>How to Create a Mind</i>, has created inventions and ideas that have changed human civilization. PBS called him ''One of the revolutionaries who made America,'' and <i>Inc.</i> magazine name him ''Edison's rightful heir.'' <br><br> Now Kurzweil has created a novel and an unforgettable character-Danielle-to help convey some of his most important ideas. <i>Danielle: Chronicles of a Superheroine</i>, tells the story of a precocious young girl who uses her intelligence and accelerating technology to solve humanity's grandest challenges. Now if only we can find more courageous visionaries like Danielle. <br><br> Written as an alternative history, Danielle's journey as a driven young girl brings her face to face with many important figures from recent history and our modern world. Told through the eyes of Danielle's equally remarkable sister Claire, a girl adopted from Haiti after surviving the earthquake, this story shows all readers a hopeful vision of humanity's future-and how to achieve it. <br><br> The novel features 24 graphic novel-style illustrations, one for each year of Danielle's life, by <i>New Yorker</i> cartoonist and Ray's daughter, Amy Kurzweil (author of <i>Flying Couch: A Graphic Memoir</i>, a <i>New York Times</i> Editor's Pick and Best of 2016). <br><br> Accompanying the novel are two nonfiction companion works by the author, which is a literary first. Included in this volume is <i>How You Can Be A Danielle</i>, a call to action, providing pragmatic, thought-provoking and clear guidance on how readers can be inspired to emulate Danielle and help bring about a better world. A separate volume, <i>A Chronicle of Ideas: A Guide for Superheroines (and Superheroes)</i> provides Kurzweil's-and Danielle's-unique spin on 282 concepts presented in the novel.Age Range: Teen</p>