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Who stole the painting in Chasing Vermeer?
They learn that the man is Xavier Glitts, also known as Glitter Man, who was posing as Tommy’s stepfather under the name Fred Steadman. A known art thief, he was asked to steal the painting and sell it for sixty million dollars.
What crime was in Chasing Vermeer?
Hussey buying books about crime and art and then reading about the theft of Vermeer’s The Lady Writing, they begin to worry that their teacher is somehow mixed up in this theft. Soon many of those they care about are possible suspects, so they decide they should help to solve this crime.
What does the old woman say in Chasing Vermeer?
The old woman seems intrigued by the coincidence and invites both children to come to her house for tea. On Monday, as Calder leaves for school, he sees Petra chasing a letter fluttering in the wind. She says the letter said something about an old crime and art, but she couldn’t read it all before the wind took it.
Who is the geographer in Chasing Vermeer?
Mrs. Sharpe tells him that the painting is The Geographer by Johannes (Jan) Vermeer. Calder then discloses that Petra has Mrs. Sharpe’s copy of Lo!. The old woman seems intrigued by the coincidence and invites both children to come to her house for tea.
Why did Blue Balliett write the book Chasing Vermeer?
Chasing Vermeer is Blue Balliett’s first published book. Its original purpose was a book to read to her class for fun. She realized that a mystery about “real” art issues had not been written since E.L. Konigsburg ‘s 1967 novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and desired to write what she wished to read.
Who is obsessed with pentominoes in Chasing Vermeer?
Calder is obsessed with pentominoes that he keeps in his pocket and uses to send and receive coded messages, while Petra is an adventurer. Ms. Hussey’s next assignment requires the children to present their interpretation of art.