Stinky Finky is the perfect combination of a great stand-alone story and a learning experience. It is the book that will make learning multiplication facts fun. Meet Molly, whose parents are too busy to help her with her school work; Sue, whose single mother is ill; and Juan, who speaks no English. Because they have a dreadful teacher, they must master multiplication without help or lose their recess for the rest of the year or even face more serious disciplinary action. See how they teach themselves strategies for all the facts, especially those difficult Stinky Finkys. See how the solve each of their personal problems at the same time. See if you can figure out how the main characters got their names. This classroom tested novel is perfect for teachers, parents, or grandparents to read to their children or for upper elementary students to read by themselves