Edgar Allan Poe's Pie: Math Puzzlers in Classic Poems - Paperback

by J. Patrick Lewis (Author), Michael Slack (Illustrator)

Is this poetry? Math? A brainteaser? Yes It's all that and more. The poet J. Patrick Lewis has reimagined classic poems--such as Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" and Langston Hughes's "April Rain Song"--and added a dash of math. Between the silly parodies and the wonderfully wacky art, kids will have so much fun figuring out the puzzles, they won't guess they're learning Answers appear unobtrusively on each page, and engaging information about the original poets is included. Math games and concepts, poetry and poet biographies--it's all so cleverly put together. This funny book is a treat for fans of words and numbers alike.

Author Biography

J. Patrick Lewis has written more than fifty books of poetry for children. Recently named the U.S. children's poet laureate, he's also a recipient of the NCTE Excellence in Children's Poetry Award. He lives in Westerville, Ohio. Visit his website at www.jpatricklewis.com.

Michael Slack is an illustrator, author, and character designer whose books include My Life as a Chicken by Ellen A. Kelley. He lives in Northern California. Visit his website atwww.slackart.com.