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Mystery · 2003 · G

Chasing Vermeer

by Blue Balliett

An art mystery that teaches kids the world is full of hidden connections

ForAll agesGenreMysteryLength254 pagesRead time~6 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Barely any

Mild mystery peril; a stolen painting creates tension but no physical danger to characters

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

None

None

Substance Use

None

None

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

Light mystery suspense; some eerie atmosphere around art theft

What this book is about

When a Vermeer painting disappears, sixth-graders Calder and Petra discover that coincidences might not be coincidences at all. Their investigation weaves together art history, mathematics, and friendship in a puzzle-driven mystery that rewards curious minds.

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