A review by yapha
Pieces and Players by Blue Balliett

3.0

This book unites the five characters from Ms. Balliett's previous mysteries into one large group of five detectives trying to solve the latest art heist. It includes some supernatural elements as well as the artwork speaking to the children in their dreams. Calder, Petra, Tommy, Zoomy, and Early are all thirteen and dealing with the stresses of going through that awkward stage of adolescence as well as the friend and self-esteem road bumps that occur with trying to blend into a new group. This one didn't feel as strong a mystery, but fans of the series will want to read it. Grades 5-7.