Annika Riz, Math Whiz
Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Rob Shepperson
28 April 2015Synopsis
Annika Riz loves math more than anything, so when she hears about a sudoku contest at the local public library, she is determined to win it—maybe then her friends Kelsey Green and Izzy Barr will see that math is just as cool as reading and running. When the school carnival, the biggest fundraiser of the year, comes around, Annika realizes...
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28 April 2015
9781250056788Reviews
“Mills delivers with a felicitous blend of breezy accessibility and perceptive understanding.” —BCCB
“As always, Mills has her characters struggle with right and wrong behavior, and here Annika accepts that everyone is different and that sometimes simply trying is a worthwhile endeavor . . . Readers will enjoy guessing the topic and title of the next book.” —The Horn Book
“Mills has developed characters who are realistically flawed and friendships that are supportive throughout.” —School Library Journal
“Math lessons are embedded gracefully into the plot, making it an easy tie-in for teachers looking for accessible real-world math problems... For number lovers and phobics alike—this bighearted series has something for everyone.” —Kirkus Reviews
