Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure by Einhorn, Edward

Equal parts action and humor add up to a wholly entertaining introduction to simplifying fractions, in this one-of-a-kind math picture book story.

When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-gotten fractions, G.C.F. invents a Reducer--half ray gun, half calculator-- that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction to its lowest common denominator and revealing its true form. With the Reducer in hand, George seeks out Dr. Brok in hopes of retrieving the missing fraction.

David Clark's illustrations are packed with humorous details as well as clearly defined fractions and their corresponding reduction equations.

Author: Edward Einhorn
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 03/25/2014
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 8.30w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781570917745
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 166760 / Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2013 pg. 54
Booklist 02/01/2014 pg. 52
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2014 pg. 95
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 172
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Edward Einhorn is the author of A Very Improbable Story: A Math Adventure, as well as two Wizard of Oz sequels, The Living House of Oz and Paradox in Oz (Hungry Tiger Press, 2005 and 1999, respectively). Edward lives in New York City.