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Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories

The Prime-Time Burglars

The Math Kids (Book 1)

by (author) David Cole

illustrated by Shannon O'Toole

Publisher
Common Deer Press
Initial publish date
Dec 2018
Category
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Friendship, Mathematics
Recommended Age
8 to 11
Recommended Grade
3 to 6
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781988761220
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $11.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781988761237
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $5.99

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Description

Jordan and Justin are best friends and the only two kids in their class's advanced math group. So it isn’t until Stephanie Lewis marches into their classroom that they meet someone who's as good with numbers as they are. Their shared interest in math quickly draws them together, and the three soon form the Math Kids.

Unfortunately, life as math club kids isn't always easy. In addition to extra homework, the three friends have two new problems. First, a string of mysterious burglaries has the whole neighbourhood on edge, including their parents. Then, they manage to earn unwanted attention from Robbie, the class bully. Luckily, Jordan, Justin, and Stephanie soon learn that their new club may give them the skills they need to solve both problems.

The Math Kids: Prime-Time Burglars, the first book in David Cole's fast-moving math adventure series.

About the authors

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 his website or on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Shannon O'Toole has been illustrating children's books since 2018. Originally a figurative painter, Shannon has been exploring new ways to tell stories through her art. Her artistic practices are inspired by the many unique characters and people in her life. In addition to her work in children's books, Shannon is an elementary school teacher. When she is not painting, she can be found drinking coffee, watching classic movies and exploring new recipes in her kitchen. Shannon lives and works outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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