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The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure - Community Reviews back

by Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Rotraut Susanne Berner, Michael Henry Heim
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Affairs of M/Men
Affairs of M/Men rated it 12 years ago
Random math thinly disguised as a novel. I get what it's trying to do but it feels more like the kind of characters that kids' textbooks have to make the info more "fun." there isn't a plot here. But if it gets kid's reading about math then go go go. Plus, the illustrations are really cute.
Par Lance
Par Lance rated it 13 years ago
This book makes maths fun, even for those little people who believe it to be a laborious trudge through treacle. In fact, that would describe Robert, the main character in this book. He has been struggling with maths for as long as he can remember. One night, he dreams that he meets a little devil, ...
thomcat
thomcat rated it 14 years ago
A great book about number patterns and math concepts. Lots of fun math references as well. Heartily recommended!
Aren's Library
Aren's Library rated it 25 years ago
Quite an interesting read great for those interested in math.
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