a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
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| Note: This work of mathematical fiction is recommended by Alex for young adults. |
| Miranda Bloom, the mathematical prodigy first introduced in Geek High returns in another novel for teenagers, this time emphasizing her participation in mathematical competitions. For instance, we see her answer a question about how long it will take a tank to fill with water if the water pours in at a constant rate but water leaves a drain at a rate proportional to the amount in the tank, which she incorrectly refers to as a "partial differential equations" question (it involves an ordinary differential equation.) No clue is given as to how she solves it, so there is no way for a reader to learn anything about the math that she is using. However, along with Miranda, the reader may learn to have just a bit more appreciation for math than the passive dislike expressed by Miranda at the start. And, in any case, the math is not the main focus of the novel, which has more to do with boys and other teenage stuff. |
| More information about this work can be found at www.amazon.com. |
| (Note: This is just one work of mathematical fiction from the list. To see the entire list or to see more works of mathematical fiction, return to the Homepage.) |
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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!
(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)
