The Ancient Formula: A Mystery with Fractions cover

The Ancient Formula: A Mystery with Fractions

Author: Thielbar, Melinda

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 2813
Points per Word 0.000178
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

The students of Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School use their knowledge of fractions as they try to discover what happened to Leung Jan's long-lost healing formula. Book #5

Quick Summary

Kids become secret agents who must crack codes using fractions while training at a Kung Fu school, turning math into a superpower for solving a 100-year-old mystery. The fast-paced story delivers action, humor, and brain-boosting puzzles all in under 3000 words, making it feel like solving a video game level rather than doing homework. If your kid loves the "Math Adventure" series or wants the excitement of "The 39 Clues" but with a shorter, more accessible read, they'll be hooked. Perfect for grades 3-6, especially kids who enjoy quick mysteries and want to see math used in real-world excitement.