The Calder Game Audiobook

" I didn't think this book was real when my brother told me about it so I looked it up and now I know its real ps. he said its good "

" It took me longer to get into this one than the other two, possibly because I'm not very familiar with Calder's work. "

" Parts of this were a little strange, but I really like this series. I heard something on the news yesterday about a graffiti artist named Banksy, who had done a piece of graffiti in Utah. That is one of the minor characters in this book! "

" Another fun book in this series. The characters continue to age well and realistically and it was lovely to see Petra and Tommy's relationship evolve in this book. The change of scenery was nice as well and I found it intriguing to read about Alexander Calder's art in this context. I've always seen his art as more whimsy than art, so it was good to challenge my own thinking regarding the value of his art. "

" Fun and quick read. Not as good as the first book. I kept waiting for a stronger connection between the artist and the mystery. "

" This book is really pretty different than the first two in the series. The setting is different; we are now in England rather than in Chicago. And the kids don't work together as much. Instead Calder is MIA for most of the book, which is kind of too bad because he's my favorite of three kids. The premise is that Calder and his dad take a trip to England. They are staying in a small town that has recently received an anonymous gift of a Alexander Calder stabile. The town, however, is not a huge fan of the sculpture. Then one night, the sculpture and the boy of the same name disappear. Petra and Tommy come to England to try and help find their friend. The adults figure that the two kids would know best how Calder thinks, and that's how the author justifies their trip to England. I did like how Mrs. Sharpe is, as always, somehow involved in these cases. However, when the dust settles, I'm afraid the book really lacks foul play. "

" The other current read-aloud. Loved it, the mystery, the puzzles, the adventure. "

" This book is a good read for young readers from the ages of 9-12. It offers interesting characters and a good storyline. The author does a great job of offering some teaching elements without being too obvious. "

" This was okay. A nice surprise to find out there was a third book about these same characters. I know it's a middle-grade, so I probably shouldn't expect a high level of plot sophistication, but this one felt too fast and easy--there was a mystery, but not much of one. I guess I felt it should be drawn out more, with more clues. "

" Another young adult fiction. Just because it's young doesn't mean it sucks. It doesn't. "

" Great addition to the Chasing Vermeer group of books. This one is fun because the setting changes. I love that Alexander Calder's work is prominent in this book because I really love him. Can't wait to see what Blue Balliet does with Calder, Petra, and Tommy next! "

" These are great, informative books for kids that invoke the Art world and puzzle-solving. Imagine learning something as you read, as well as reading about kids who actually act like kids! "

" This book was awful compared to the Wright 3. Just... sloppily constructed. "

" I love this series of books. I can't wait for the next one! "

" Ho hum. Just ok. Chasing Vermeer was better. Now the story seems a bit tortured in trying to create mystery for the middle school trio to solve. "

" More from Blue Balliett...love the art history/mystery in her books! Reading a book like this always sends me on a Google search to find out more about the artworks and artists described. I get to dig up my own clues and answers! "

" Fun mystery fiction combined with some real history...3rd in a series by Blue Balliett. "

" Number three in the "Chasing Vermeer" series, can't put it down, great middle school read. "

" Not as good as the first two, but still pretty good. "

" not quite as much fun as the other blue balliett books, but it's certainly wide open for a sequel with a new english character. "

" An OK mystery. The text was a little too repetitive and the "clues" fell too neatly into place. Having said that, I think lots of kids would like this third whodunnit from Balliett. "

" This wasn't as enjoyable or as compelling for me as the first two but I liked it. Anyone who loves puzzles will enjoy these stories. I would recommend beginning with the first book, Chasing Vermeer. "

" I enjoyed revisiting the quirky trio of Petra, Tommy and Calder from Chasing Vermeer. This mystery takes place primarily in England and incorporates the art of Alexander Calder, inventor of the mobile. A fun read. "

" Enjoyed it half way though, then found myself skimming pages as the kids were looking at lamo clues to find their friend. Dissapointed. "

" These books are so fun and engaging. Why do I love mysteries all of a sudden? Especially these mysteries mixed with art and smart kids. "

" Fun mystery fiction combined with some real history...3rd in a series by Blue Balliett. "

" Bettina Button really relates to some of my teachers. Having a past teacher like Ms. Hussey that Calder, Petra, and Tommy go to talk to about things... It all really helps me relate to the characters. I even got into pentominoes! "

" I liked this, with mazes and stuff. But sometimes, it got quite boring. "

" Listening to this on audiobook, I found my thoughts drifting away frequently and I had a hard time staying interested. The kids in the car liked it well enough to listen to the whole thing (many hours' worth) but didn't think it was fabulous. They also give it 3 stars. "

" A great conclusion to the trilogy. Hard to compete with The Wright Three but quality. "

" It took me longer to get into this one than the other two, possibly because I'm not very familiar with Calder's work. "

" This was my favorite of the Tommy/Petra/Calder stories. "