The Little Math Boy: And The King's Journal

Eleven-year-old Bryan Stuart had no idea his silly habit of scratching math equations into the dirt would catch the king of England’s eye on the first day of school. Bryan is even more surprised when King Edmond—known for being an important nineteenth-century mathematician and part-time teacher—offers to privately coach him and enhance his extraordinary ability.

Bryan excitedly accepts and is relieved when his ill grandfather, who cares for him while his parents are working in America, is invited to join him at the king’s castle. It is there Bryan meets the queen and becomes friends with Princess Meryell, who loves to dance and always has a sparkle in her eyes. All seems well until unexpected tragedy strikes. Not long afterward, Princess Meryell suffers an accident and ends up in a wheelchair—and King Edmond dies.

All Bryan has left of his mentor is his theory-filled math journal. The theories could help Princess Meryell walk and eventually dance again—if only Bryan could solve them! Determined to help his friend, this little math boy must unravel complicated equations and convince the princess and the king’s researchers that loyalty, perseverance, and intelligence can make a difference at any age.