The Math Wiz
Published on 30. October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-14-038647-9 (ISBN)
Description
Does "Math Wiz" have to equal "Sports Dud"?
Marty Malone thinks no problem is too complicated for him. Then he starts third grade--and learns that being a math wiz won't stop him from getting picked last in gym class. Kids like tom Ballan are so much better at sports that Marty will never be able to catch up. Trying harder doesn't work. Trying to get out of gym doesn't work. But what if Marty makes a friend in class? And what if that friend is a math wiz, too?
Marty Malone thinks no problem is too complicated for him. Then he starts third grade--and learns that being a math wiz won't stop him from getting picked last in gym class. Kids like tom Ballan are so much better at sports that Marty will never be able to catch up. Trying harder doesn't work. Trying to get out of gym doesn't work. But what if Marty makes a friend in class? And what if that friend is a math wiz, too?
Reviews / Votes
"Marty is a convincing character with whom readers will identify." --School Library Journal"This is distinguished by Duffey's skill in making Marty's inner feelings ring true." --Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
106 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-038647-9 (9780140386479)
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Previous edition
Betsy Duffey
The Math Wiz
Book
04/1993
Penguin Random House India
€23.67
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Persons
Betsy Duffey began writing in 1990 and has published more than 20 children's books, including many popular series. Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Triple Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in more than 20 states, including the California Young Reader Medal, the Texas Bluebonnet Award, and the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award. Her books have also been Parents' Choice and Children's Choice selections. Betsy's books have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Dutch, and Danish, and included in numerous book clubs.
Janet Wilson is an established and award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of books for young readers. Her presentations are raising awareness of social, environmental, indigenous, economic, and intergenerational injustice, while inspiring and motivating readers to choose actions to make the world better.
Janet Wilson is an established and award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of books for young readers. Her presentations are raising awareness of social, environmental, indigenous, economic, and intergenerational injustice, while inspiring and motivating readers to choose actions to make the world better.