Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra
Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra by Wendy Lichtman is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on May 27, 2008. This 208-page book is written in English and explores the complexities of adolescence through the lens of mathematics. Tess, the protagonist, finds solace in math, where answers are definitive. However, as she navigates the challenges of eighth grade, she encounters the unpredictability of algebra and the variables that come with relationships and family dynamics.
Readers will follow Tess as she grapples with the uncertainties of growing up, where even her friends and parents become unpredictable elements in her life. The narrative delves into social themes relevant to adolescence and coming of age, highlighting the mysteries and dilemmas that arise during this transformative period. Through Tess’s journey, the book addresses the quest for clarity amidst the chaos of teenage life, making it a relatable exploration of family and friendship intertwined with the challenges of understanding algebra.
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Tess loves math because it’s the one subject she can trust—there’s always just one right answer, and it never changes. But then she starts algebra and is introduced to those pesky and mysterious variables, which seem to be everywhere in eighth grade. When even your friends and parents can be variables, how in the world do you find out the right answers to the really important questions, like what to do about a boy you like or whom to tell when someone’s done something really bad?
Will Tess’s life ever stop changing long enough for her to figure it all out?
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