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In this engaging juvenile tale, Sir Cumference, the kingdom’s valiant knight, transforms into a dragon after drinking an enchanted potion. Determined to restore his father, his son Radius sets out on a quest to discover the elusive magic number known as pi. Through clever puzzles and mathematical adventures, Radius learns the importance of geometry, measurement, and the role of π in unlocking the secret to Sir Cumference’s true form.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cindy Neuschwander
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander

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