Multiplying Menace: The Revenge Of Rumpelstiltskin (A Math Adventure) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Wayne Geehan (Illustrator) "The castle was full of guests celebrating Peter's tenth birthday..." (more)

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Grade 3-6-It's been 10 years since the queen defeated Rumpelstiltskin by speaking his name, but now he's back to demand repayment for all of the gold he spun for her so many years ago. If she does not oblige, he threatens to increase the pest population and make the kingdom's livestock and other assets disappear by multiplying with fractions. Rumpelstiltskin multiplies the king's nose by six and vows to do the same for the entire royal court, unless Peter, the queen's 10-year-old son, agrees to go with him to work off the debt. It's up to the young prince to take possession of the man's magical multiplying stick and learn how to use it in order to restore normalcy to the kingdom. Calvert has created an interesting vehicle for teaching children about the differences between multiplying with whole numbers and multiplying with fractions. While obviously an educational product, her presentation is creative. Unfortunately, the audience for this book is fairly specific, and, as such, is limited. Children who have not been exposed to these concepts will likely be confused by the math component of the story. In some areas, multiplication of fractions is not taught until the last years of elementary school, but the book's format is unlikely to appeal to them. It's unfortunate, because Calvert has written an enjoyable teaching tool, and Geehan's luminous and expressive paintings are perfect for this fairy-tale world.-Carol L. MacKay, Camrose Public Library, Alberta, Canada
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Product Description

Ten years after being tricked, Rumpelstiltskin returns to the royal family to wreak vengeance and Peter must unlock the secret of his multiplying stick in order to save the kingdom, in a whimsical book that includes nonfiction math notes about multiplying --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (February 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570918902
• ISBN-13: 978-1570918902
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We BOTH love this book!, March 23, 2006

By	Teacher and Mom of 3 (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin (A Math Adventure) (Hardcover)

When the child loves the story, and the Mom loves the math lesson, you know you've got a winner! I highly recommend this book for elementary age students learning multiplication!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Donise's Review, October 6, 2008

By	Donise L. Lei - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin (A Math Adventure) (Hardcover)

This is a great math adventure about multiplying numbers and fractions for older children. It is very clever. With its use of magic, it appeals to fanciful side of every student.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Really Good!", June 3, 2006

By	Parent of two girls (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin (A Math Adventure) (Hardcover)

My daughter read this book and I asked her how it was. I knew what her answer would be before I even asked, because she always gives the same answer to questions like this: "Goodish." How was school? Goodish. How was the movie? Goodish. How was Multiplying Menace? "Really good!" If that's not a 5 star rating, I don't know what is.