Why would Pi stop Dye Ameter walking more than three times round the table? And why would Mr Ameter do what Pi told him? Ben Small is good at English but rubbish at Mathematics. Branded a cheat by the headmaster of Cottomwall Grammar School because of the inconsistencies in his test results Ben feels he has no choice but to run away. Due to the storm he beds down for the night in the science lab of his school where, quite by chance, he meets a talking snake called Adder. Hearing Ben's story Adder asks Ben to come with him to MATHAMAGICAL, the city of Maths to help them solve an English problem and stop a war with the Advancing Alphas. Join Ben and Adder as they journey across the mathematical landscapes in their quest to save the numbers. 'A strange world called Mathamagical whose people are numbers and hold a chicken versus egg race every year' Ben small is a normal kid leading a normal life until he is branded a cheat by the headmaster of his school because of the inconsistencies in his test results and decides to run away. Due to a storm, he is forced to spend a night in his school where by coincidence he meets Adder, a snake that comes from a strange world called Mathamagical whose people are numbers and hold a chicken versus egg race every year. He then gets sidetracked trying to solve a riddle sent from the Advancing Alphas that if Ben can't solve the Advancing Alphas will attack plunging Mathamagical into chaos. There is a lot of dialogue and I liked how they hold the race every year and how Ben meets so many different people. I would recommend this book to people that like adventure books, are scared of maths or like maths. I liked solving the riddle but you should be proud if you even get one letter correct (since it's very hard)! - Ilya S Piranha - The Guardian (UK) Colin Davies (1970-) was born in Brighton. At the age of 17 he moved to Blackpool where he embarked on a journey to become a successful and highly respected author, poet and playwright. His second novel for children, "Mathamagical II: Anagramaphobia - at word's end" is a 2015 Red Ribbon winner at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Colin's solo spoken word show "2001: A Space Ode and Ditty" was short-listed for the 2015 Saboteur show of the year award, placing third. Colin lives with his partner and son and writes in many different genres and styles, however, he maintains that his heart can always be found in his children's stories and poetry. Colin has sat on the committee of the Lancashire Dead Good Poets' Society. He writes reviews and blog posts for the award-winning website deadgoodpoets.blogspot.co.uk and altblackpool.co.uk as well as regular updates to his own blog. He has been instrumental in helping local poets into positions as writers in residence and seeks to help writers advance in their chosen field of art. His love of film, music, poetry, and soccer infuse with his memories of childhood to create wonderful tales.  Watch a short reading of the book at facebook.com/mathamagical Read a review from one of the Guardians child readers. guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2012/oct/01/review-mathamagical-colin-davies 8 star review in Starbust Magazine for 2001: a space ode and ditty starburstmagazine.com/reviews/book-reviews-latest-literary-releases/13744-2001-a-space-ode-a-ditty patreon.com/theworldofcolin theworldofcolin.com