Pieces and Players
Pieces and Players by Blue Balliett is a reissue published by Scholastic, Incorporated on April 26, 2016. This 320-page book is presented in English and features a captivating mystery that revolves around the theft of thirteen valuable pieces of art from a secretive museum. The story follows Calder, Petra, and Tommy, who are joined by two new characters, Zoomy and Early, as they navigate a world filled with puzzles and intrigue surrounding the missing artworks.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that combines elements of juvenile fiction, art, and crime. The characters encounter various mysterious figures, including the enigmatic Mrs. Sharpe, a ghost, and a cat that behaves like a spy, all while trying to unravel the mystery of the stolen masterpieces. With its engaging plot and a cast of curious sleuths, this book offers a rich exploration of themes related to art and detective stories, making it an intriguing read for those interested in mysteries set against a backdrop of cultural significance.
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From New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett, comes an all-new Calder mystery.
THE PIECESThirteen extremely valuable pieces of art have been stolen from one of the most secretive museums in the world. A Vermeer has vanished. A Manet is missing. And nobody has any idea where they and the other eleven artworks might be . . . or who might have stolen them. THE PLAYERSCalder, Petra, and Tommy are no strangers to heists and puzzles. Now they’ve been matched with two new sleuths — Zoomy, a very small boy with very thick glasses, and Early, a girl who treasures words . . . and has a word or two to say about the missing treasure.The kids have been drawn in by the very mysterious Mrs. Sharpe, who may be playing her own kind of game with the clues. And it’s not just Mrs. Sharpe who’s acting suspiciously — there’s a ghost who mingles with the guards in the museum, a cat who acts like a spy, and bystanders in black jackets who keep popping up.With pieces and players, you have all the ingredients for a fantastic mystery from the amazing Blue Balliett.
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