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Dot and the Line: Romance in Lower Mathematics (Paperback)

by Norton Juster (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Originally published in 1963, and back just in time for Valentine's Day, The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics by Norton Juster (The Phantom Tollbooth) once again bursts on the scene. Using only black and red, Juster tells the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the line's attempts to woo her away from a slothful squiggle. Much merriment will be had by all before the hero gets his girl. ; Jan.)

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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A clever idea, carried out to perfection. You will find yourself going through these ingenious pages again and again. A gem. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Clever short, Jun 5 2004
This review is from: Dot & the Line: Romance in Lower Mathematics (Hardcover)
I love this book. Its a smart educational book dealing with love and mathematics. Juster did a great job on this book. I could read it over and over again and never get tired of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book., May 21 2004
By Ali Goico (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dot & the Line: Romance in Lower Mathematics (Hardcover)
This is a really clever story, and it is also an animation from the 60s. The story works on many levels, and also has that old fashioned element of trying to instill a value in you. The poor boring straight line decides that he is going to win the girl, no matter what, and then he develops into this genius. I guess the story is a version of the Ugly Duckling, but for adults. I have given it to a bunch of people and read it as a goodnight story to good (adult) friends.

It reads fast, the illustrations are cute (very 60s), the characters are all people you recognize...

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5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift, Nov 13 2002
By Cherish McNamara (Ewing, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dot & the Line: Romance in Lower Mathematics (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my husband for our first wedding anniversary (first is paper.) He loved it! A great story, wonderful drawings and just the right message. A great gift!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just plain fun
I got this for my husband as an anniversary gift (first anniversary is paper.) He loved it!! Thought it was unique and fun. Great story & drawings.
Published on Nov 13 2002 by Cherish McNamara

4.0 out of 5 stars An A+ from a student
We used this book in our math class. It was a wonderful explanation of how simple geometry works.
What the books about:
This book is about a Line, a Dot, and a Sqiggle. Read more
Published on April 11 2002 by lunashores

5.0 out of 5 stars And I thought I loved Geometry
Plain and simple, this is a very cool book to give someone you love. My wife gave me a copy for Valentine's Day last year and I have kept it on my desk ever since to remind me... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2002 by JRob

5.0 out of 5 stars such a sweet story
My geometry teacher read this story to my class and it is the sweetest story I've ever heard. It may be a tale of a dot and a line, but it means so much more. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful "Punny" Look at Life, Love, Shapes and Math
Chances are that you know the author, Norman Juster, from his outstanding book, "The Phantom Tollbooth. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2001 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars "To the VECTOR belong the spoils"
When I was a boy, I remember seeing an animated cartoon version of this book. I think they occasionally stuck it on after "Tom & Jerry" or "The Pink... Read more
Published on Oct 6 2000 by Bill M.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and Informative
Everyone keeps writing about how this story is about mathematics. To me, it's about art elements. It's great! And very, very funny. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2000 by wilgefortis

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dot and The Line
I just read my copy of this classic to 40 1st and 2nd graders. It was amazing! The fidgetting stopped, a silence descended, and then the oohs and aahs started. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2000 by Carole Ann White

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute
A cute book teaching kids to concentrate on what they are working on
Published on Oct 15 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a timeless peice
I memorized this book at age 2 and it continues to be my favorite book. It is visually, mathematically and linguistically unparalleled in the world of small treasures. Read more
Published on Sep 14 1999

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