Eighth grade, like algebra, has become pretty complicated for Tess. For one thing, there are the patterns she's noticing everywhere—like how charming-on-the-outside Richard keeps playing scary pranks
Tess loves math because it's the one subject she can trust?there's always just one right answer, and it never changes. But then she starts algebra and is introduced to those pesky and mysterious varia
In the eighth grade, 1 math whiz 1 stolen test (x), 3 cheaters (y), and 2 best friends (z) who can't keep a secret. Oh, and she can't forget the winter dance (d)! Then there's the suspicious guy