Multiplying Menace

The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin

By Pam Calvert | Publisher: Charlesbridge

About the book

Readers will put their multiplication skills to use in this clever math adaptation starring the fairy-tale favorite, Rumpelstiltskin. 

It's been 10 years since the queen defeated Rumpelstiltskin and now he's back to collect his payment from years before. He causes a stir in the kingdom by making mischief with his multiplying stick and threatens to do far worse if the debt is not repaid.  It's up to Peter, the young prince, to take possession of the Rumpelstiltskin’s magical multiplying stick and learn how to use it—and multiply both whole numbers and fractions-- in order to restore peace to the kingdom. A perfect mix of math, fairy-tale, and fun, The Multiplying Menace will get STEM/STEAM readers excited to solve the adventure one number at a time.

Editions of Multiplying Menace

Hardcover
ISBN 9781570918896
Paperback
ISBN 9781570918902

Read an Excerpt

Readers will put their multiplication skills to use in this clever math adaptation starring the fairy-tale favorite, Rumpelstiltskin. 

It's been 10 years since the queen defeated Rumpelstiltskin and now he's back to collect his payment from years before. He causes a stir in the kingdom by making mischief with his multiplying stick and threatens to do far worse if the debt is not repaid.  It's up to Peter, the young prince, to take possession of the Rumpelstiltskin’s magical multiplying stick and learn how to use it—and multiply both whole numbers and fractions-- in order to restore peace to the kingdom. A perfect mix of math, fairy-tale, and fun, The Multiplying Menace will get STEM/STEAM readers excited to solve the adventure one number at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Multiplying Menace about?

Readers will put their multiplication skills to use in this clever math adaptation starring the fairy-tale favorite, Rumpelstiltskin. 

It's been 10 years since the queen defeated Rumpelstiltskin and now he's back to collect his payment from years before. He causes a stir in the kingdom by making mischief with his multiplying stick and threatens to do far worse if the debt is not repaid.  It's up to Peter, the young prince, to take possession of the Rumpelstiltskin’s magical multiplying stick and learn how to use it—and multiply both whole numbers and fractions-- in order to restore peace to the kingdom. A perfect mix of math, fairy-tale, and fun, The Multiplying Menace will get STEM/STEAM readers excited to solve the adventure one number at a time.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Multiplying Menace?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mathematics and numbers

Where can I read a sample of Multiplying Menace?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781570918896

Is Multiplying Menace part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Charlesbridge Math Adventures

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Multiplying Menace?

Pam Calvert

Who is the Publisher of the book Multiplying Menace?

Charlesbridge

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Multiplying Menace is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781570918896) and paperback(ISBN 9781570918902)

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