Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

Chasing Vermeer

Chasing Vermeer #1

Blue Balliett with Brett Helquist (Illustrator)

254 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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When a book of unexplainable occurrences brings Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect, an eccentric old woman seeks their company, and an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,047 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 87%
lighthearted 40%
informative 25%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
reflective 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.68

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