• Chapter 8—A Universal Language – 1

    The bookmobile squealed to a halt in front of the Newton Center for Applied Mathematics. Out front, a large crowd of students had gathered. “They’re here for the lecture,” Mr. C said as the Trackers filed off the bus and headed for the door. “Which is supposed to start in less than an hour.” Simon’s eyes widened. “Wow, that’s a read more

  • Chapter 8—A Universal Language – 2

    The next clue was waiting for them as soon as they stepped inside. There on the wall of the foyer, scribbled in the same purple chalk, was a truly bizarre set of characters— ↑ 3 → 4 ← 9 = DRTN “Umm...okay,” Gabby said. “No idea what that means.” Simon shook his head and shrugged. “Where are the symbols for read more

  • Chapter 8—A Universal Language – 3

    “That first part of the clue is telling us to go up to the third floor,” Jamal explained as the elevator doors opened. “An up arrow with the number ‘3’. And here we are.” “Okay, so what about the second part?” Pascal asked with the tiniest hint of a smile. He seemed absolutely fascinated by everything the kids did and read more

  • Chapter 8—A Universal Language – 4

    He was a smallish, roly-poly sort of man, with wild hair and a thick beard. His clothes were worn and kind of grubby, as if he hadn’t changed them in months. But it was his face that drew the most attention. His smile was warm and friendly, yet the gleam in the eyes behind those small, round glasses pulsed with read more

  • Chapter 8—A Universal Language – 5

    “He was in on the whole thing?” Gabby blurted. “The whole time?!” Pascal nodded. “Yes I was, from the very beginning. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to deceive any of you. Trig just wanted to make sure I was there in case of any problems.” “And were there?” Dr. Newton asked. “Not one. They figured out everything on their own. read more