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The Toothpaste Millionaire

Jean Merrill

4.09/5 (2104 ratings)

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Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step production plan with help from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon -- he makes a million! This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio contains many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer.

This 35th anniversary edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.

Format:

Pages:: 129 pages

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Publisher:

Edition:: Illustrated

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0618759255

ISBN13:: 9780618759255

kindle Asin:: 0618759255

The Toothpaste Millionaire

Jean Merrill

4.09/5 (2104 ratings)

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Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step production plan with help from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon -- he makes a million! This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio contains many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer.

This 35th anniversary edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.

Format:

Pages:: 129 pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: Illustrated

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0618759255

ISBN13:: 9780618759255

kindle Asin:: 0618759255

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