Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

Get ready for maths like you have never seen it before! In this cheeky, comic-packed instalment of Kjartan Poskitt's bestselling Murderous Maths series, primary-aged number sleuths can sink their teeth into the sneaky world of sums and discover that arithmetic is actually a whole lot more fun than it sounds. Track down prime suspects in the case of the missing numbers, conquer diabolical division, master the terrible times tables, crack fractions, and learn the dodgy tricks behind plus, minus, multiply, and divide signs. Stuffed with simple explanations, brain-bending shortcuts, hilarious characters, and Philip Reeve's signature wild cartoons, it's all aligned to the primary curriculum so it doubles brilliantly as a sneaky homework helper. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories who fancy a side of maths murder, mischief, and the occasional truly evil pop quiz.