"Calculus" by Denise Szecsei explores the intricate relationships between love, ambition, and the complexities of life. The protagonist, driven by a passion for mathematics, grapples with personal challenges and societal expectations. As she navigates her academic pursuits, she confronts the realities of friendship, family dynamics, and the pursuit of perfection. The narrative weaves together moments of introspection and emotional turmoil, highlighting the balance between personal desires and the pressures of achievement. Through her journey, the protagonist discovers that the formulas for happiness and success are often more complicated than they seem, ultimately leading to profound insights about life’s equations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Homework Helpers .

There are 240 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Red Wheel/Weiser .