Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra (Do the Math) | 
 enlarge | Author: Wendy Lichtman
Publisher: HarperTeen
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 83843
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0061229571
EAN: 9780061229572
Publication Date: June 1, 2008
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Tess loves math because it's the one subject she can trust—there's always just one right answer, and it never changes. But then she starts algebra and is introduced to those pesky and mysterious variables, which seem to be everywhere in eighth grade. When even your friends and parents can be variables, how in the world do you find out the right answers to the really important questions, like what to do about a boy you like or whom to tell when someone's done something really bad? Will Tess's life ever stop changing long enough for her to figure it all out?
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 Engrossing from Page One August 15, 2007
Hillary Reinis (Berkeley, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Even though I am way past my teenage years, I still loved reading the story of Tess and her friends, their mystery, and discoveries of real math. Lichtman's characters are distinct and vivid; her plot line is creative and original. I even learned about some math principles. My twenty-something daughter and 12 year old nephew both really enjoyed reading it as well. My daughter said it would make a fun movie.
Math is cool August 13, 2007
Melissa B. Allen (Concord, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What a great concept to make math cool. I loved the imagery and the way Tess thinks through her world AND that she's a girl (sorry for the run-on). Page turner even for a 36 year old kid.
Great book! July 31, 2007
Sonia Spindt
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This innovative book captures the essence of middle school life and engages the mathematical and creative interests of young readers. I read this book with a small group of 11 to 15 year olds and they loved the combination of mystery, math and tales of teenage life. It's a great educational tool... and a great read!
Fabulous read! July 18, 2007
Jeffrey Mandel (Berkeley,CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book! I've never seen a math/mystery before, and this one is a gem! The story is compelling and the math concepts deepen the plot. This is an extremely clever, funny, and surprisingly touching book.
Algrebra comes alive August 5, 2007
R. Caplane
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is brilliant. If you love math, you'll be amazed at how the author uses the theoretical to describe human relationships and events. If you hate math, this book will give you a new appreciation for the elusive concepts you never thought you'd ever need again. If you're afraid of math, this book will make it accessible in a way it never has been before and it's all accomplished through the backdrop of a great story. Lichtman captures the voice and social culture of adolescence and so seamlessly weaves math concepts throughout that you don't even realize you're learning algebra. This book should be required reading for every teen taking algebra and for every parent who might be asked to help with homework.
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