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Chasing Vermeer (Chasing Vermeer, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Young Adult Arts & Photography

by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist

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3.71 (22.2K ratings)
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description 254 pages

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist holds a well received rating of 3.71 out of 5, based on 22.2K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 254 pages.

About Chasing Vermeer

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. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal, where no one — neighbors, parents, teachers — 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 left even the FBI baffled?

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Author Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist
Published 2004
Pages 254
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult, Arts & Photography
Average Rating 3.71 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,167

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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22.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.71, Chasing Vermeer is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.71
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Chasing Vermeer?

Chasing Vermeer is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult, Arts & Photography. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Chasing Vermeer worth reading?

Based on 22.2K reader ratings, Chasing Vermeer has an average score of 3.71 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Chasing Vermeer?

Chasing Vermeer has 254 pages.

Who wrote Chasing Vermeer?

Chasing Vermeer was written by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for Chasing Vermeer?

The ISBN-13 for Chasing Vermeer is 9780439372950.0.

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