The Toothpaste Millionaire
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The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill
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 edition includes an exclusive author interview and reader's guide with book summary and discussion questions.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780395960639 |
| ISBN 10 | 0395960630 |
| Title | The Toothpaste Millionaire |
| Author | Jean Merrill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 1999-04-26 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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