Mystery Math Squad: Mystery at Maldon Manor

By Ms Marie

The Mystery Math Squad gets their first call on their hotline to solve a mystery. Some jewelry and art pieces of Maldon Manor are nowhere to be found! Join Addie, Linus, Trixie and Devon as they help Lord Monocle count paintings, add and subtract missing gems and solve simple word problems. Will the Mystery Math Squad's math skills recover Lord Monocle's valuable collection?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ms Marie
• Release date: Sep 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311856449

Ms Marie

Ms. Marie runs an after-school program in the San Francisco Peninsula area. With the goal of building strong number and reading skills in her students, she keeps in mind that everyone is different. Where some learn by memorization, others learn by listening or by doing – among other ways. Reading stories is definitely one way of learning!Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, a teaching license and a certification in TESOL, Ms. Marie hopes to create ways for students to understand math problems through an enjoyable reading experience.

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MYSTERY MATH SQUAD

Mystery at Maldon Manor

By: Ms. Marie

Copyright 2015 Ms. Marie

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Tree House HQ

Chapter 2 – The Mystery Hotline

Chapter 3 – Arrival at Maldon Manor

Chapter 4 – Mysterious Animal Hairs

Chapter 5 – Muddy Paw Prints

Chapter 6 – The Game Keeper’s Hut

Chapter 7 – Mystery Thief

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CHAPTER 1 – TREE HOUSE HQ

I might only be 7-years-old, but I’ve already worked out that, in life, not everything adds up.

I’m Addie by the way – founder and main mathematician of the Mystery Math Squad.

I know what you’re thinking. You’ve never heard of the Mystery Math Squad before. Well, that’s because our gang is top secret.

It was my idea to create the MMS, an elite group of super detectives who help people solve problems with math. Once I’d come up with the idea, I needed some members, so I brought my best friends on board – Linus, Trixie and Devon. The four of us have two main things in common: we love a good mystery and we are all the best at math in our class.

Permission to enter the tree house, came Linus’ voice from the garden below.

I leaned out the tree house window. His scruffy mop of hair was blowing in the warm breeze.

Permission denied, I shouted down to him. ...until you answer a question, that is.

Please, Addie, I think I’m in serious trouble! Linus shouted back.

You know the rules. I contested. To gain entry to the Mystery Math Squad’s Head Quarters, you have to answer a math question.

Linus frowned up at me and crossed his arms. You clearly know who I am. Why do any of us have to answer a question?

Devon peered out too. He does look concerned, Addie. Maybe you should just let him in.

No, I said to Devon. Everyone has to follow the rules.

From the corner, Trixie rolled her eyes.

I looked back out the window at Linus. As main mathematician, I’ve decided you have to answer a double question today.

Whoopee Doo! Linus exclaimed sarcastically. He glanced over his shoulder quickly then back up at me. Can you just get on with it, then?

I thought for a moment so I could come