by Jean Merrill (Author)
* Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award *
In this award-winning story, two classmates set out to create affordable toothpaste and become accidental millionaires
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower is betting that he can make a whole gallon of toothpaste for the same price as one tube from the store. There's just one problem, he has to solve real-life mathematical equations first With help from his good friend Kate Mackinstrey, can these two entrepreneurs keep up with the high demand for their popular product? Beloved children's author Jean Merrill introduces readers to the ins and outs of a budding business, from costs to profits, in this exciting tale about perseverance, ingenuity, and underdogs.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2006
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Toothpaste Millionaire
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 3
