An Encrypted Clue - (Math Kids) by David Cole (Paperback)

About the Book

To solve a decades-old mystery, The Math Kids need to crack a cipher. Can they do it in time?

Book Synopsis

Ciphers, Codes and Puzzles Galore in this Math Kids Adventure

Secret writing in the margin of an old book gives The Math Kids have a new puzzle to solve. The clues lead the kids into the mysterious old house that overlooks the town. Is it really haunted like some of the townspeople say?

Fast paced mystery

And who is the man in the long beard who keeps showing up everywhere they go? Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine find their problem-solving skills might help them solve a decades-old mystery.

This Middle Grade Book

• Introduces readers to interactive math and logic problems they can apply to real-life situations
• Dives into social issues and problem solving
• Includes an appendix for hands-on learning
• Has a complimentary teaching guide available on the publisher's website

Review Quotes

...the exciting conclusion is a true group solve, with the kids deciphering the overall metapuzzle, accomplishing as a team what they never could have solo. Math, logic problems, and puzzles solvable by readers who want to try, all in a diverting chapter-book mystery.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"In the entertaining middle grade mystery novel An Encrypted Clue, teamwork, brainwork, and generosity of spirit are fundamental to the solutions of more than just math problems."--Randi Hacker "Foreword Reviews"

As with the other "Math Kids" books, author David Cole has left readers with a novel that will keep them wondering until the very end. The Math Kids: An Encrypted Clue is full of interesting fact and figures, problems and interesting historical notes. ... these books are as interesting for adults as they are for children. If you have not already found the value and the mysteries in mathematics, just read these novels to your children.Highly Recommended-- "CM Canadian Review of Materials"

About the Author

David Cole has been interested in math since he was a very young boy. He pursued degrees in math and computer science and has shared this love of math at many levels, including teaching at the college level, coaching elementary math teams, and running a summer math camp. He also has a love of writing and has written a number of plays that have been performed. The Math Kids was born of a desire to combine his interests and exercise both sides of his brain at the same time. Find him on LinkedIn.

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Shannon O'Toole is a Toronto based illustrator, painter and elementary school teacher. Her playful illustration work is inspired by the unique and humorous characters in her life. Aside from illustrating books for children, Shannon has exhibited her artwork in galleries across Ontario. When she is not drawing, Shannon can be found curled up with her dog, Edgar watching old movies. You can visit her online at www.shannonotooleart.com or follow her on Instagram@shannonotooleart

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