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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4–A delightful story based on an article in the New York Times in 1952. Seven-year-old April idolizes her 15-year-old sister, Annabel, who can do almost anything but has trouble with math. The teen's teacher has given her one last chance to earn a decent grade by solving a particularly difficult problem. When Annabel cries, Who does she think I am, Albert Einstein? April's curiosity and compassion for her sister result in a surprising solution to the whole dilemma, as well as to the math problem. After doing a little research about the famous scientist's life, she decides to write him a letter describing her sister's situation. He responds in an unusual, but ultimately helpful way. According to an author's note, Einstein really did find the time to go over equations with children who asked for assistance. Barasch provides a refreshing mix of genres and subjects that will appeal to many readers. The nostalgic cartoon illustrations and numerous quotes from the international figure add charm to this enchanting tale.–Holly T. Sneeringer, University of Maryland, Baltimore
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From Booklist
Gr. 3-5. In 1952, while Einstein worked at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, he occasionally helped kids with their arithmetic homework. Barasch bases this story on a newspaper article, though she adds a 7-year-old narrator, April--and therein lies the problem. April's beloved 15-year-old sister, Annabel, struggles with math, and her only chance at a passing grade is to solve a difficult problem. Annabel protests that she's no Albert Einstein, which gives April an idea. She copies the problem and sends it to Einstein. He answers with a clue that allows Annabel to figure it out. There's a lot to like here: sprightly pen-and-ink art, a clever presentation of Einstein's famous sayings, easily understood biographical material. But it defies belief that a second-grader would send off a letter about external tangents, or that other 7-year-olds will care. In a note, Barasch offers the diagram and formula Einstein provided, which will probably be unintelligible to many grown-ups let alone young children. Older kids will get the gist--and perhaps that's enough to intrigue them--but they may eschew the picture-book format. Best introduced by an adult who can fill in some background. Ilene Cooper
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Grade 1-4–A delightful story based on an article in the New York Times in 1952. Seven-year-old April idolizes her 15-year-old sister, Annabel, who can do almost anything but has trouble with math. The teen's teacher has given her one last chance to earn a decent grade by solving a particularly difficult problem. When Annabel cries, Who does she think I am, Albert Einstein? April's curiosity and compassion for her sister result in a surprising solution to the whole dilemma, as well as to the math problem. After doing a little research about the famous scientist's life, she decides to write him a letter describing her sister's situation. He responds in an unusual, but ultimately helpful way. According to an author's note, Einstein really did find the time to go over equations with children who asked for assistance. Barasch provides a refreshing mix of genres and subjects that will appeal to many readers. The nostalgic cartoon illustrations and numerous quotes from the international figure add charm to this enchanting tale.–Holly T. Sneeringer, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Gr. 3-5. In 1952, while Einstein worked at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, he occasionally helped kids with their arithmetic homework. Barasch bases this story on a newspaper article, though she adds a 7-year-old narrator, April--and therein lies the problem. April's beloved 15-year-old sister, Annabel, struggles with math, and her only chance at a passing grade is to solve a difficult problem. Annabel protests that she's no Albert Einstein, which gives April an idea. She copies the problem and sends it to Einstein. He answers with a clue that allows Annabel to figure it out. There's a lot to like here: sprightly pen-and-ink art, a clever presentation of Einstein's famous sayings, easily understood biographical material. But it defies belief that a second-grader would send off a letter about external tangents, or that other 7-year-olds will care. In a note, Barasch offers the diagram and formula Einstein provided, which will probably be unintelligible to many grown-ups let alone young children. Older kids will get the gist--and perhaps that's enough to intrigue them--but they may eschew the picture-book format. Best introduced by an adult who can fill in some background. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
See all Editorial Reviews
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