Chasing Vermeer
By Blue Balliett
Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9780439372947 Hardcover
320 Pages | 5.71" x 8.54" | Ages 9 to 12
When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: Seemingly unrelated events connect; an eccentric old woman seeks their company; an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal, where no one is spared from suspicion. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth, they must draw on their powers of intuition, their problem solving skills, and their knowledge of Vermeer. Can they decipher a crime that has stumped even the FBI? Raves & reviews:
"The Westing Game. The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. How exciting to find a book that conjures up these innovative, well-loved titles." - Booklist, starred review
"Puzzles, codes, letters, number and wordplay, a bit of danger, a vivid sense of place, and a wealth of quirky characters enrich the exciting, fast-paced story that's sure to be relished by mystery lovers." - School Library Journal
