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Lichtman, Wendy
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
After math-minded Tess realizes that the graffiti near the middle school is a series of equations, she solves them and decodes the message: ARSON. Curious to learn more, Tess tags her own encoded math problems on the wall. Lichtman's mix of math and mystery is a winning combination, but she adds in too many extra issues (bullying + shoplifting).
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
(3)
4-6
When math-minded Tess discovers that cute hoopster Richard has stolen the eighth-grade history test, she senses an inequality shift: R > T may no longer hold true. Tess views school, friendship, life in general--and even a possible murder--all mathematically, and to Lichtman's credit, it works. Likable protagonist + breezy writing + math that isn't dumbed down = page-turning novel.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
2 reviews
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