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Title: Morgan and the Forty Thieves: A Magic Math Adventure (Magic Math Adventures)
Publisher: Phantom Hill Press
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1732881316
ISBN 13: 9781732881310
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Alba, Elisabeth
Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Set in Massachusetts at the turn of the last century, Morgan and the Forty Thieves is a captivating adventure story that has problem-solving and mathematical concepts woven into the narrative. Math is presented as a language of the universe that helps us understand the beautiful patterns and symmetries found in nature.

In Book One of the series, children learn a step-by-step process of beginning multiplication. It begins with skip counting or counting by numbers. It then moves to adding equal-sized groups, and then multiplication, with several examples of each worked into the story. There are also addition problems, logic puzzles, a pattern puzzle, a smattering of geometry and a simple demonstration of comparing numbers—depicting ratios without using that term. Finally, there is an introduction of two mathematical concepts found in nature, the Fibonacci sequence and Fractals. Math found in the natural world will be a repeated theme of the Morgan series.

The Morgan tales are designed as early Middle-Grade books. The sentence structure is simple and straightforward so that the book is accessible to younger readers, while the storyline is complex and intriguing enough to engage older readers. The Magic Math Adventure series is loosely based upon the collection of tales, The Thousand and One Nights or The Arabian Nights. These stories were created during the Golden Age of Islam in Persia and the Indian subcontinent.

From the Back Cover

Nine-year-old Morgan is the daughter of an explorer and an adventurer at heart. When her father is lost on an expedition, Morgan and her mother are forced to sell their home and move in with a mysterious family they've never met. Morgan soon discovers that the family is hiding a great secret--and that a world of magic and enchantments might actually be real.

Set in Massachusetts at the turn of the last century, Morgan and the Forty Thieves is a captivating adventure story that has problem-solving and mathematical concepts woven into the narrative. Math is presented as a language of the universe that helps us understand the beautiful patterns and symmetries found in nature. In Book One of the series, children learn a step-by-step process of beginning multiplication.

Praise for Morgan and the Forty Thieves

Morgan and the Forty Thieves delivers a story that is charming and engaging with danger around every corner, action-packed scenes, suspense, mystery, and math that children will find fun and educational.
-Liz Konkel, Readers' Favorite

If you are looking for an exciting and adventurous book that will delight your students or child, look no further! Morgan and the Forty Thieves is sure to challenge your reader with fast-moving plots and twists at every turn! Highly recommended!
-Lori White, Metro Homeschool Connections, Detroit, Michigan

I am truly looking forward to the next installment in what I think will become an important series. This book is multi-faceted and just downright fun to read! I highly recommend this one.
-Robert W. Seney, Professor Emeritus, Mississippi University for Women

I have two kids 8 and 10. One loves math and is totally left brain led and the other loves books and history and is right brain led. As they have gotten older it has been harder to find books to read aloud that keep them both happy and enthralled. "Morgan and the Forty Thieves" is magic. Both children (and this mama) enjoyed the book and it was easy to read aloud. It flows so nicely. Endearing characters and some mystery make this book one of our new favorites. We are excited for the next book in the series.
-Ruth Sapata

I chose 5000000 Many Stars because it Has Magic. It is My favorite Book ever! I even Want a Movie of It! It is so Great!
-Second-Grader

It's my favorite book. I recommended it to my best friend.
-Fifth-Grader

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