Me & the Magic Cube, by Daniel Fehr/Illustrated by GOLDEN COSMOS, Translated by Marshall Yarbrough, (Sept. 2025, NorthSouth Books), $19.95, ISBN: 9780735845732
Ages 6-10
Puzzle fans will thoroughly enjoy this look at the “magic cube” – some may call it a Rubik’s Cube. Part story, part STEM lesson, the book begins when a child finds a colorful cube in a box of her dad’s old stuff. As they ponder it, they turn the pieces and discover it’s all jumbled. Can Dad fix it? Nope! The child brings the cube to school, where their friends puzzle over how to fix it. Surprise! Taking the stickers off or taking it apart throws off the configuration of the cube. Did you know that the cube can be twisted into over 43 quintillion positions, or – as our narrator puts into perspective – “43 quintillion is more than all the stars we’re able to see in the universe”. The child and their friends go down a rabbit hole to learn about the cube and how to solve it. Vibrant colors and detailed illustrations have a retro feel and allow for an interesting story loaded with mathematical facts and statistics about the Rubik’s cube and those who have solved it. Back matter includes a tutorial on solving the cube. This book will work well in pop culture collections and STEM/STEAM collections. Visit the Rubik’s Cube webpage for more solution help and information about the Cube!
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