MathFiction: Magic or Madness (Justine Larbalestier)

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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Magic or Madness (2005)

Justine Larbalestier
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Fibonacci sequences and prime numbers have magical significance in the trilogy of young adult fantasy novels by Australian author Justine Larbalestier. Magic or Madness was the first book in the series, followed by Magic Lessons and Magic's Child.

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Mathematical Content:
2/5 (1 votes)

Literary Quality:
3/5 (1 votes)

Categories:

Genre	Fantasy, Children's Literature,
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Medium	Novels,

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