"A nice mix of humor and emotional pitfalls: the perfect script for an engaging read."
—Kirkus Reviews"Middle-grade readers will appreciate the realistic reflection of the social lives of 12-year-olds. Green doesn't shy away from Violet’s own shortcomings, making her all the more sympathetic and relatable. The narrative keeps up a comfortable pace and weaves subplots adeptly in along with illustrations that demonstrate Violet’s love of math. Recommended for readers looking to take a more serious and mature step past
Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
—Booklist
"HUMOR + HEART2 + PI = A GRATIFYING MUST-READ!"—Ernesto Cisneros, author of
Efrén Divided "Kids who feast on friendship and family fiction will savor the bitter and the sweet."
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books"Written with equal parts heart and humor, Violet’s attempts to use graphs, charts, and mathematical equations to make sense of shifting middle school friendships and an unexpected change in her family add up to a thoroughly engaging and relatable read." —Alyson Noël, #1
New York Times bestselling author
"A warm story about a girl who learns to navigate her world with humor, courage, and heart. A sweet, funny, and thoughtful read with a healthy dose of STEM and pie."—Mae Respicio, author of
The House That Lou Built
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hardcover edition.
Debra Green has written many books for children, including the
Silver Pony Ranch series and the
Zeke Meeks series, which have been published in eight languages across the globe. She lives in Southern California where she works as a lawyer, as well as an enthusiastic speaker at writing workshops, schools, and conferences. Her favorite kind of pie is apple crumb. Visit her online at debralgreen.com
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hardcover edition.