Merlin Raj and the Love Me Not Race
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Do kids want to read a coding book? Not as much as dog stories. Read the series called "...emotionally resonant...enjoyable STEM-centered novelfor young readers..." -- Kirkus Reviews My name is Merlin Raj. I have a teeny tiny weakness for socks which makes life as a service dog difficult. Usually, I only have to worry about helping my boy, Matthew, walk at school. But when my family signs up for their first 5k race, this super-smart golden retriever who wears glasses will also have to become a racing trainer. Yikes! Will Boolean math help me uncover the heart of a champion? Appealing to readers of all ages, Merlin Raj and the Love Me Not Race is the continuing installment in this ILLUSTRATED chapter-book series. From artists to astronauts, the jobs of the future will deal with computers. With a Computer Science degree and a passion for preparing kids for the future, author D. G. Priya blends technology with animal stories to stimulate a desire to read. Each book in the series introduces a new programming skill. If you or your child like delightful dog tales that explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, dedication, and the importance of being true to one's self, then you'll love D. G. Priya's tail-wagging adventure.
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Merlin Raj is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2020 with contributions by D.G. Priya.
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What a great idea! I actually learned something reading D.G. Priya's Merlin Raj and the Love Me Not Race and I was not expecting it to be math. I also learned about what it is like to have a service dog. The story is told from the perspective of Merlin, the service dog. Merlin tells Matthew's story in between wanting to chew on socks - even though Merlin doesn't because he is a good service dog.
While dealing with medical issues and training for a 5k to become healthier, Matthew is also dealing with bullying from other children in school who do not understand why Matthew needs a service dog and why they should get to participate in activities too. Added into all of this, Priya also teaches us boolean math. Whew! Mind you, this is an entertaining story.
Take a breath, read a chapter at time, and let Merlin teach you all about math.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
