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Description
When the Grim Reaper appears to strike the math department at Columbia University, two middle school students named P.C. and Mackenzie investigate the mysterious death of a professor. The students discover that many people including parents, teachers, and other students had motives to harm the eccentric professor. The book is a mystery that combines math themes with a detective storyline.
Quick Summary
A math-themed murder mystery where two quick-thinking kids crack the case while everyone else is left scratching their heads makes this a seriously clever page-turner. Young readers will cheer as P.C. and Mackenzie outsmart professors, parents, and suspects alike while uncovering hilarious secrets hidden in the university hallways. If your kid loves the brainy mystery solving in Dan Gutman's "The Homework Machine" or the sneaky detective work in the "Encyclopedia Brown" series, they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy smart mysteries with a side of laughs.