Books
Chasing Vermeer:
Reviewed By: Eric
Location: Kirkland Lake, ON
Rating: 4 out of 5
My review is about the book Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. I bought it, thinking it would be a nice change to the books I usually read (otherwise known as 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'). Once I was done that series, I started Chasing Vermeer.
The book is about two sixth-graders named Petra and Calder who become friends to solve a mystery hidden behind the works of artist Johannes Vermeer, and the theft of one of his most priceless paintings. They find a great deal of clues, but as the story goes on, they start to get tangled up in the crime themselves.
Though some parts confused me a little, it is a great book, packed with mystery on every page. Once you start to read it, you wont be able to put it down. The book is approximately 252 pages, though the writing is rather big.
You wont be able to help feeling happy or sad for the characters in this story and I would reccomend to anybody of any age.
P.S. If a kid is reading this, and their parents have read \'The Da Vinci Code\' by Dan Brown (and enjoyed it), reccomend this to them. They will probably enjoy this too.
P.P.S. If you like this try: The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett.
Comments
This is so cool! My sister also loves chasing vermer and she read the wright 3! But she also loves A series of unfortunate events! SO FREAKY!
Posted by: Karlee | March 31, 2007 11:42 AM
I really liked this book too! It's a great story and it's pretty awesome.
Posted by: Elyse | April 1, 2007 05:07 PM
Hilary Duff ROX!
Posted by: HilaryFan | April 14, 2007 05:01 PM
if you read this book, UNCODE THE LETTERS you won't get it if you don't!
Posted by: Bobbie | July 14, 2007 03:44 PM
I got this book and the sequel for my birthday, and I just finished the first book.It was super good. Plus, I dont usually read alot but I read this book strait through. Plus I think it's a reasonable size, not to long or too short,
Posted by: Sophie | July 25, 2007 10:04 PM
cool book
Posted by: auslander | August 27, 2007 10:09 PM
What letters do i uncode. i got the book.
Posted by: Eve | September 12, 2007 06:46 PM
i love that book
Posted by: Meg | September 26, 2007 08:32 PM
i like these books i dont get the pentominoes, though
Posted by: jo | October 22, 2007 09:23 PM
great book
Posted by: jerry bob | May 15, 2008 11:16 PM
great book
Posted by: jerry bob | May 15, 2008 11:16 PM
I think this book great!!!!
Posted by: Kiya | July 27, 2008 08:11 PM
this is a great book i just read it in school.
Posted by: austin | October 2, 2008 11:27 AM
this was a fabulous book. i recommend it to all mystery lovers and if you don't like mystery books this book might change your mind. it's filled with drama, mystery and curiosity.
Posted by: ashely | April 14, 2009 08:30 PM