All of the Above
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 4.5 hour read

All of the Above

By Shelley Pearsall

Four students tackle a math challenge that transforms their lives and community.

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234 pages· 32,911 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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James, Rhondell, Sharice, and Marcel, four inner-city students, embark on a quest to build the world's largest tetrahedron. Guided by their math teacher, they face personal struggles and discover unexpected humor and camaraderie. As their project grows, so does the support from their community, leading to life-changing transformations. Will they succeed against the odds and find more than just mathematical success? This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores perseverance, friendship, and the surprising impact of a shared goal.

From the publisher

Now with a new cover! A heart-warming, transformational story about a motley group of kids whose lives are changed by a math teacher’s challenge, written by award-winning author Shelley Pearsall with interior illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Javaka Steptoe. James Harris III, Rhondell, Sharice, and Marcel are four inner city students with a quest to build the world’s largest tetrahedron. Weaving together their different personal stories, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, award winning author Shelley Pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about math, life and good-tasting barbecue. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters and quiet brilliance, All of the Above is based on a true story. Bonus content includes a revised authors note with photos, resources, and more!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
234
Words
32,911
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about schoolBooks about family problemsBooks about city and town lifeBooks about multicultural
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~W
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
109071
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
First published
September 6, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316115261

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