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May 2024
19m 8s

The Perfect Cymbals

Starglow Media / Atomic Entertainment
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After discovering a secret Troublesome Troll Calendar in their teacher's office, Max and Molly are sent on a mission to 1623 Constantinople, Turkey. This time, they need to help Avedis Ziljan, the maker of the famous Ziljan drum cymbals. 

As a drummer in the school orchestra, Molly is thrilled! Max is just happy not to be in Math class. They soon learn that a clue has been hidden in a famous mosque, but the only way to get past the locked door is to play the 'perfect pair of cymbals.' 

Will Max & Molly be able to use Math to figure out which of the hundreds of cymbals are the perfect pair? Will they be able to solve the riddle of the mosque and get the clue? You're about to find out!

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