Chasing Vermeer
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
When strange and seemingly unrelated events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents to solve an international art scandal.
This series follows two sharp young minds as they become entangled in mysterious art heists. One relies on logic and puzzles, while the other trusts intuition guided by dreams. Together, they embark on thrilling pursuits to uncover stolen masterpieces. Their investigations lead them into a world of hidden messages, intricate plots, and escalating danger, where every clue is vital to solving the crime.




When strange and seemingly unrelated events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents to solve an international art scandal.
Petra, Calder a Tommy, vynikající pátrači a postavy z knihy Záhada ztraceného obrazu, jsou náhle tajemným způsobem vtžženi do záhady dalšího uměleckého díla - tentokrát je to architektonický skvost světově proslulého architekta Franka Lloyda Wrighta, známý pod názvem Robieho dům. Když se však projekt na záchranu tohoto uměleckého díla, na kterém se podílejí děti ve škole, změní na děsivé hledání duchů, ztraceného pokladu a zakódovaného odkazu, který po sobě zanechal architekt Wright, tři detektivové se ocitnou zamotaní do sítě, ve které se život a umění mísí a zamotává se se smrtí a nebezpečím.
A captivating mystery unfolds as two Calders—a sculpture and a boy—disappear, prompting a deep exploration of observation and perception. The bestselling author's latest work invites readers to engage with the narrative on multiple levels, enhancing their understanding of the world around them. The story is enriched with an After Words bonus feature, providing additional insights into the themes and characters.
When 13 high-value pieces of art are stolen from a secret museum, Calder, Petra and Tommy are grouped with two new companions to solve puzzles that are complicated by the clever Mrs. Sharpe.