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Farrar Straus Giroux, 2004-10-09

7 X 9 = Trouble!

7 X 9 = Trouble!

Claudia Mills, Author

G Brian Karas, Illustrator

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SKU:9780374464523

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It's not just 7 x 9 but multiplication in general that is trouble for third-grader Wilson WIlliams . . . Mills' sympathetic and detailed treatment of Wilson's travails makes this both a suspenseful and satisfying beginning chapter book. —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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A lively blend of humor and learning brings multiplication facts to life with creativity and fun. This book celebrates perseverance and confidence, inviting young readers to approach challenges with optimism and a playful spirit.

Readability • 4.2

Age Range • 7-10

Pages • 103

Subjects • Tables • Schools • Brothers • Multiplication

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | School & Education • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.

Wilson Williams worries about passing his times-table tests

Wilson has a hard time with math, especially with Mrs. Porter's timed multiplication tests. If only he were as quick as Laura Vicks, the smartest kid in third grade, or as quick as his brother, Kipper -- a kindergartner. Wilson's mother and father try to help, but Wilson doesn't appreciate having to do practice tests on a play date. Fortunately, his friend Josh Hernandez is a comfort, as is Squiggles, the class hamster. Wilson is sure that with his own little animal squeaking and cuddling beside him, he could learn anything. But his mom doesn't like pets. So Wilson bravely struggles on, hoping that one day in the not-too-distant future he'll pass all his times-table tests. Then, surprisingly, Kipper comes to the rescue.

With sensitivity and gentle humor, Claudia Mills examines a common childhood fear and a common family experience. G. Brian Karas provides tender, funny pictures.

7 x 9 = Trouble! is a 2003 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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