A review by kidclamp
The Calder Game by Blue Balliett

3.0

There was a lot I liked about this, the three characters are interesting and they form good relationships, the plot is intriguing and compelling and I like the hint that puzzles that can help lead you to the answer, but that's the problem too, the puzzles are only a hint and end up not actually relating to the solution of the mystery. Two kids travel to England and have an adventure and become friends, but actually do nothing relating to solving the mystery. After building and building the plot simply unravels in the end.