Never Odd or Even

John Townsend

Series: Cold Fusion
Interest Age: 9 - 12 Years old
Reading Age: 12 Years old
Published: 1 January 2019
AR Book Level: MY 5.7
Book Band: Dark Red
Catch Up Level: TBC
Lexile Level: 850
Pages: 144pp
Words: 11,089 words

Availability: In stock

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ISBN: 9781781271025
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ISBN: 9781781272794
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Description

Here's a detective story with a difference. Elliot is twelve - and he thinks outside the box. 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 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? In this mind-boggling detective story with a twist, the reader is the true detective!

A mind-boggling detective story with a twist - where the reader is the true detective! One of the amazing books from the Cold Fusion series, this story is ideal for more able reluctant readers who appreciate letter and number patterns. The clues to the mystery can be found hidden in the pages of the book, providing something different from usual detective stories.

Reviews

“A great read for a creative thinker...As a teacher I would thoroughly recommend challenging more able pupils with Never Odd or Even.”J., on Amazon (5 stars)

 

“It is really clever how this book has been written...Great read; I’ve told all my family to read it!”Amazon reviewer (5 stars)

 

“It was awesome, brilliant! The word puzzles were fantastic and I could relate to the character.” – Laurie, aged 13

 

“I like this book so much. It made me very happy when I was sad. I love it a lot.” Pupil at John Port School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“This book is short and easy to read, it’s not complicated or boring. Elliot, the main character, made an impression on me.” – Pupil at Minster School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“It’s awesome! It’s full of mysteries to solve and it hooks you in.” – Pupil at Minster School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“I like this book as it has lots of puzzles in it, and it makes you think” – Pupil at Minster School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“I like the big font and spacing which makes it easy to read. The plot is very good and has an amazing and very unexpected twist at the end.” – Pupil at Minster School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“If anagrams, puzzles, words and numbers are your think, or you want a quick read to get your brain working, then ‘Never Odd or Even’ is perfect for you!” – Pupil at Colonel Frank Seely Comprehensive School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“I think that anyone who enjoys maths and puzzles would enjoy this book.” – Pupil at Fernwood School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“I really like this book because it is a book full of puzzles and it is really interesting.” – Pupil at Fernwood School in The Brilliant Book Award

 

“I just love reading books like [Never Odd or Even]...I’m going to have to keep an eye out for other books in this series to add to our school library, as I have a feeling they could be very popular.” Mr Biddle, WEJS Book Blog

 

“Brilliant and imaginative writing.” Sally Bunn, Shropshire Star

 

“Entertaining story with lots of fun word and number play involved. Recommended reading for children and parents.” TheBookBag

 

“[T]his is a refreshingly different story which I’m sure will be popular with both children and parents. Well worth reading!” – Robert on Amazon reviews