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Chasing Vermeer (Scholastic Gold)

by Blue Balliett (Author), Brett Helquist (Illustrator) Format: Paperback
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This bewitching first novel is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art.

Chasing Vermeer joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

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?

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    9 - 11 years, from customers
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    Chasing Vermeer
  3. Print length
    304 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.32 x 0.61 x 7.59 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 2005
  9. ISBN-10
    0439372976
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0439372978
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About the Author

Blue Balliett is the author of several bestselling, acclaimed mystery novels, including Hold Fast, Chasing Vermeer (a Book Sense Book of the Year and an Edgar Award winner), The Wright 3, The Calder Game, and The Danger Box. She writes in the laundry room of her home in Chicago, Illinois, and you can find her online at blueballiettbooks.com.

Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, Arizona, and grew up in Orem, Utah. He entered Brigham Young University as an engineering major, but soon realized this was not the right choice for him. Having decided to take time off from college, he headed to Taiwan where he stumbled into a job illustrating English textbooks, which he enjoyed. There, a friend introduced him to an illustration student, also from Brigham Young University. This introduction inspired Brett to eventually switch majors. After spending a year in Taiwan, he went back to BYU and transferred to the illustration department. In 1993 he received a fine arts degree in illustration.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2005
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Paperback Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439372976
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439372978
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.32 x 0.61 x 7.59 inches
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Chasing Vermeer
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Best Sellers Rank: #17,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (986)

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    Brett Helquist’s celebrated art has graced books from the charming BEDTIME FOR BEAR to the alarming New York Times bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket , to the glorious picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY.

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    Blue Balliett grew up in New York City, where she often visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Frick Collection. She took public transportation to school around the city, and discovered early that every crowded bus or train is packed with mystery and drama'and that stories are everywhere. Balliett studied art history at Brown University. She and her family lived year-round on Nantucket Island for many years, and now live in Chicago. Before becoming a full-time writer, she taught at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Balliett is a recipient of the Chicago Public Library's 21st Century Award, the first time the award was given to a children's book writer. She has appeared on NBC's Today Show and has been featured in various national and international publications.

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