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Do the Math #2: The Writing on the Wall
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Do the Math #2: The Writing on the Wall Hardcover - 2008

by Wendy Lichtman

In this follow-up to "Secrets, Lies, and Algebra," it's the spring semester and Tess's eighth-grade existence hasn't improved. What's a math-loving girl to do?


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In this follow-up to Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra, Tess learns that life, like algebra, sometimes has no solutions. Sometimes you just have to take a risk and figure out your own answers.

The spring semester of eighth grade, like algebra, has become even more complicated for math-lover Tess. There's the new girl at school, whom Tess is not quite sure is a friend. There's bully Richard, who keeps playing mean pranks on her--but if she tells on him, he can finally call her a snitch, so she's not sure she should.

There's mysterious graffiti on the wall that seems to be a math code. Is it meant for Tess to understand? Could it have anything to do with the fire set in evil Mr. Z's classroom?

Finally, Damien seems to be hanging around more than ever, but she's not sure why-- is it because he likes her, or is it just a "coincidental system" like the one she learned about in algebra class?

In the end, Tess figures out that sometimes life doesn't offer formulas to figuring out the answers. Sometimes you have to take a risk and create your own formulas and discover your own solutions, even if you make a few mistakes along the way.

From the rear cover

Eighth grade, like algebra, has become pretty complicated for Tess. For one thing, there are the patterns she's noticing everywhere--like how charming-on-the-outside Richard keeps playing scary pranks on her, and how annoying copycat Lynn always has to follow what everyone else is doing. Then there's the pattern of graffiti that keeps appearing on the wall by her school--could those numbers be a code meant for Tess? Is it up to her to find out what they mean? And most importantly, if Damien keeps up with his pattern of waiting for her after school, does it mean he likes her? Or is that just a coincidental system?

Tess looks for formulas to help her figure it all out, but she's afraid there may be none. Sometimes you have to make up your own solutions.

Sometimes, you just have to risk it.

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  • Title Do the Math #2: The Writing on the Wall
  • Author Wendy Lichtman
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Greenwillow Books, New York
  • Date June 24, 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780061229589 / 006122958X
  • Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.76 x 0.83 in (21.59 x 14.63 x 2.11 cm)
  • Ages 13 to UP years
  • Grade levels 8 - UP
  • Reading level 1050
  • Themes
    • Topical: Coming of Age
  • Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Friendship
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007037463
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/2008, Page 90
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2009, Page 0
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 06/01/2008, Page 603
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2008, Page 152
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