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Never Odd or Even (Cold Fusion)

Never Odd or Even (Cold Fusion)

by JohnTownsend (Author)

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    Paperback 2012

    $3.25
Synopsis

'I'm at that special age: 12. It's one of my favourite numbers. 12 isn't just the sum of 10 (the base of our whole amazing number system) and 2 (the only even prime number in the universe) but it is the first number with 1, 2, 3 and 4 as factors. I reckon that is so cool.' Here's a detective story with a difference. Elliot is twelve - and he thinks outside the box. He can't help it. Numbers are his thing - and letters. So when 'the biggest mystery that struck our school in the history of the world' needs to be solved, Elliot is the one to call on. But this time the solution doesnt lie in the real world (or in the 'real' world of the story). Instead, the solution lies inside the book itself - only it's locked away in a series of puzzles and palindromes. Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles and find the culprit? Never Odd Nor Even is part of the Cold Fusion series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist children's publisher. The series is designed for more able readers, gifted and talented children, and those who are curious, enjoy a challenge and like thinking outside the box. Never Odd or Even is ideal for more able readers aged 9 - 12 with a reading age of 12 + .

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 100
 Publisher: Ransom Publishing
Published: 01 Nov 2012
ISBN 10: 178127102X
ISBN 13: 9781781271025

Media Reviews
It was awesome, brilliant! The word puzzles were fantastic and I could relate to the character. He was completely real. The story was realisitc and I have a feeling, although it doesn't actually say, is he autistic? I have strong suspicions that he is just because of the sheer amount of Autistic Awesome(...that fit's with the book!)! I was hanging on to every word. I didn't suspect him or anything. He is clever...; I'm not sure if he was right to do it, which is a point, as he is framed an innocent person, but to be honest I didn't blame him at all. Although he wasn't guilty of that particular crime, he (Victor) was guilty of various other crimes. Eliot was clever because he sent the letter with a hidden message to the police. I loved that bit. It was really cool. I'm just shocked by his amount of cleverness! I would recommend this book to anyone, anyone you could possibily imagine but particuarly people with Asperger's because they would like the word games that mess with your mind. Laurie aged 13 Eliot in Never Odd or Even probably has Aspergers Syndrome. And I reckon this book will appeal to children with similar fondness for prime numbers, palindromes and stuff like that. It even appealed to me, although I had feared it might not, what with all the numbers and things to being with.... It's a short entertaining book about a boy with special interests and his interactions with the villain of the piece Victor. Victor is vile. Evil... Bookwitch I like this book so much. It made me very happy when I was sad. I love it a lot Joe, John Port School This is a great book for children in KS2 and lower KS3 who need a stimulating, intellectually challenging but accessible read National Literacy Association an excellent book to get reluctant readers kick-started Shropshire Star Entertaining story with lots of fun word and number play involved. Recommended reading for children and parents The Bookbag A Thought for the Holidays This quote if from a brilliant new (short) book I've just discovered, Never Odd or Even by John Townsend, and it's especially relevant on a very hot day in the library. This is Mrs Eve the school librarian talking to the hero of the book 'A library is like a giant freezer, chock full of delicious ideas just waiting to be thawed, fused and consumed. Each book is a frozen feast ready to be opened and melted in the mind. Sometimes a single sentence, like a cube of ice, slides off the page... trickling truth of seeping some chilling secret. How can you resist! Review Aug 2013 A fantastic gripping read that will keep you enthralled as you read!... As a teacher I will encourage my children in my class to read this book - a book that I know will engage them, challenge them and teach them. A must read for all children, particularly for reluctant readers J Hancock Anything that leads to my son simultaneously reading and writing outside school is worthy of a five star rating....If you have an inquisitive child who could handle a challenge I suggest you invest a mere GBP6.99 in this title J Bounderby
Author Bio
John Townsend is a full time writer with a particular interest in helping to get boys into books. He has written both fiction and non fiction but usually focuses on non fiction. Before becoming a full time writer, John spend 25 years teaching in schools, including Head of Drama, Special Needs Coordinator and resident writer/storyteller in a primary school. As a writer he visits schools regularly to talk to children about his books. He runs boys literacy projects and has been named a 'Reading Champion' by the National Literacy Trust.