An Unusual Pattern

By: David Cole, Shannon O'Toole (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 1 October 2019

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Paperback
120 Pages

Age
9 - 12

Grade
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
20.96 x 13.34 x 0.64

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A cryptic poem

The Math Kids are at it again When their new friend, Special Agent Carlson, asks them to take a look at a cryptic poem written by a dying bank robber, they know they will need all of their math skills to crack the case.

A bank robbery

The poem isn't their only problem, though. Their favourite school janitor is fired for stealing from student lockers. The Math Kids know Old Mike would never do anything like that, but how can they prove it, especially with the new janitor watching their every move?

A friend is framed

Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine will need math, bravery, and a little bit of luck if they hope to solve the bank robbery case and get Old Mike his job back. Will they be able to figure out the unusual pattern in time?

Highly recommended, CM Canadian Review of Materials

Highly recommended, Midwest Book Review

This middle grade book- Introduces readers to interactive math and logic problems they can applyto real-life situations- Dives into social issues and problem solving- Includes an appendix for hands-on learning

Industry Reviews

The Math Kids are at it again! When their new friend, Special Agent Carlson, asks them to take a look at a cryptic poem written by a dying bank robber, they know they will need all of their math skills to crack the case. The poem isn't their only problem, though. Their favourite school janitor is fired for stealing from student lockers. The Math Kids know Old Mike would never do anything like that, but how can they prove it, especially with the new janitor watching their every move? Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine will need math, bravery, and a little bit of luck if they hope to solve the bank robbery case and get Old Mike his job back. Will they be able to figure out the unusual pattern in time? "The Math Kids: An Unusual Pattern" by David Cole (who is a math teacher as well as a writer) is very highly recommended for family, school, and community library general fiction collections for children ages 8-11.--The General Fiction Shelf "Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch: September 2019 "

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