Description
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn’t set out to turn out to be a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Making a bet he can make a gallon of his own for a similar price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step by step production plan with lend a hand from his good friend Kate MacKinstrey. By the point he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon—he makes a million! This fun, breezy story set in 1960s Cleveland, Ohio comprises many real-life mathematical problems which the characters should solve to reach their budding business. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jan Palmer.
This edition includes an exclusive creator interview and reader’s guide with book summary and discussion questions.