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The Math Wiz

Author Betsy Duffey
Illustrated by Janet Wilson
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$6.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
5.13"W x 7.7"H x 0.23"D   | 2 oz | 160 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 1997 | 80 Pages | 9780140386479
Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5
Reading Level: Lexile 620L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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Does "Math Wiz" have to equal "Sports Dud"?

Marty Malone thinks no problem is too complicated for him. Then he starts third grade--and learns that being a math wiz won't stop him from getting picked last in gym class. Kids like tom Ballan are so much better at sports that Marty will never be able to catch up. Trying harder doesn't work. Trying to get out of gym doesn't work. But what if Marty makes a friend in class? And what if that friend is a math wiz, too?
"Marty is a convincing character with whom readers will identify." --School Library Journal

"This is distinguished by Duffey's skill in making Marty's inner feelings ring true." --Kirkus Reviews
Betsy Duffey began writing in 1990 and has published more than 20 children’s books, including many popular series. Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Triple Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in more than 20 states, including the California Young Reader Medal, the Texas Bluebonnet Award, and the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award. Her books have also been Parents' Choice and Children’s Choice selections. Betsy’s books have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Dutch, and Danish, and included in numerous book clubs. View titles by Betsy Duffey
Janet Wilson is an established and award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of books for young readers. Her presentations are raising awareness of social, environmental, indigenous, economic, and intergenerational injustice, while inspiring and motivating readers to choose actions to make the world better. View titles by Janet Wilson

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Does "Math Wiz" have to equal "Sports Dud"?

Marty Malone thinks no problem is too complicated for him. Then he starts third grade--and learns that being a math wiz won't stop him from getting picked last in gym class. Kids like tom Ballan are so much better at sports that Marty will never be able to catch up. Trying harder doesn't work. Trying to get out of gym doesn't work. But what if Marty makes a friend in class? And what if that friend is a math wiz, too?

Praise

"Marty is a convincing character with whom readers will identify." --School Library Journal

"This is distinguished by Duffey's skill in making Marty's inner feelings ring true." --Kirkus Reviews

Author

Betsy Duffey began writing in 1990 and has published more than 20 children’s books, including many popular series. Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Triple Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in more than 20 states, including the California Young Reader Medal, the Texas Bluebonnet Award, and the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award. Her books have also been Parents' Choice and Children’s Choice selections. Betsy’s books have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Dutch, and Danish, and included in numerous book clubs. View titles by Betsy Duffey
Janet Wilson is an established and award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of books for young readers. Her presentations are raising awareness of social, environmental, indigenous, economic, and intergenerational injustice, while inspiring and motivating readers to choose actions to make the world better. View titles by Janet Wilson

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