The Case of the Backyard Treasure (Hello Math Reader, Level 4)

Hello Reader Level 4

by Joanne Rocklin, Marilyn Burns

Liz the Whiz uses all her patterning, measuring, analyzing, and time-telling skills to uncover a treasure for her neighbor, Zack. Original.

Genres: Mathematics, Mystery, 1st Grade, Childrens

Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

I was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the land of four distinct seasons. The winters are so long!

Wintry days and nights inspired me to read many, many books, the most important thing a writer can do. Of course other seasons inspired me, too! And as soon as I learned to hold a pencil I began writing poems, stories, and diaries.

I have always owned cats (or they have owned me, a cliché, but true!) Coincidentally, all our cats have been authors, and I’ve compiled their writing secrets in the essay “Why Cats Write.”

And I have always lived within walking distance of a library. (O.K. in California, within almost-walking, but driving distance!) I love to read and write, but I also love to talk--especially about writing.

Reviews

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incorporates fun math problems (without feeling like you are doing math) into a cute mystery.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book, a mystery to solve, a treasure to find and math problems at virtually every step. The various puzzles incorporated into the story, as well as the ones at the end of the book (for kids and parents to discuss together after reading the story) are a great way to demonstrate the practical uses for the math we learn in school.

This is an entertaining story in the Hello Reader! Math Level 4 series. We really enjoyed reading this story together and we'll look for more of these books at our local library.

[Zoe Race · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little brother liked it