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category: Children's Fiction
published: Apr 2021
ISBN:9781988761572
publisher: Common Deer Press

An Encrypted Clue

The Math Kids (Book 4)

by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole

tagged: mysteries & detective stories, friendship, mathematics, school & education
Description

When Stephanie Lewis finds secret writing in the margin of an old book in the library, the Math Kids have a new puzzle to solve. But first, they must learn about codes and ciphers, and how to use their math skills to solve them.

As one clue leads to another, the kids are drawn into the mysterious old house that overlooks the town. Is it really haunted like some townspeople say? And who is the man in the long beard who keeps showing up everywhere they go? But that's not their only problem. Unless they can find a solution, the math competition they've been training so hard for will be cancelled. Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine will need to use all their problem-solving skills to figure out the clues before it’s too late.

The Math Kids: An Encrypted Clue is the fourth adventure in David Cole's popular Math Kids series.

About the Authors

David Cole


Shannon O'Toole

Contributor Notes

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.

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.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Awards
  • , Purple Dragonfly Award – First Place: STEM
  • , Purple Dragonfly Award – Second Place: Middle Grade Fiction
  • , Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
  • , Purple Dragonfly Award – First Place: Mystery
Editorial Review

"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. 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." – CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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