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Name: Math Curse
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Jon Scieszka

In this engaging children's picture book, a teacher encourages her class to view everyday situations as math problems. One student, however, develops an overwhelming math anxiety that grows into a real curse, affecting her school life and confidence.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Jon Scieszka

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