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Anonymous
Posted December 6, 2011
Great sequel to Chasing Vermeer!
Book 2 in a series, this one deals with a house (which was built by a famous architect and is a piece of art) that is going to be torn down and given to many different museums. The three kids try to stop it.
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Anonymous
Posted December 6, 2011
its good
its a pretty good follow up book
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Anonymous98
Posted September 8, 2011
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Not as good as the first one
If I had read this book by itself I probably would have liked it more. But because I read "Chasing Vermeer" about two years before this and fell in LOVE with it, I didn't like "The Wright 3" all that much. It was well thought out but didn't have as many twists and turns as Chasing Vermeer" and relied more on something kinda supernatutal than the power of thought and discovery. But, all the same, I would reccomend it. Now I can't wait to read "The Calder Game"...
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P.S. The illustrations are FANTASTIC! -
Anonymous
Posted May 17, 2010
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Wright 3
This is an absolutely amazing book, but would make most sense if you have read the first in the series, Chasing Vermeer! Like the first book your eyes will be glued, this is a sure page turner. This is great if you love mysteries and crimes. If you haven't read Chasing Vermeer I would suggest you do because otherwise it's a bit confusing and gives away the end of Chasing Vermeer. The main characters Petra and Calder are back with their old friend Tommy in an attempt to save the Robie (pronounced Row-bee) House, can they do it with the arguing over Calder?
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Mary_in_Michigan
Posted July 18, 2009
Great for thoughtful kids! (And parents will enjoy it, too.)
This series of books teaches kids about art and architecture in a subtle way, with the history and background woven into the story. Also excellent on the friendship dynamics between kids, and how they learn to accomodate each other and use each other's strengths to solve the mystery at the heart of the story. We can't wait for the fourth book in the series!
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9 Year Old Son Loves It
My son had to read Chasing Vermeer for school. He loved that so much he decided to read this one, too. He read it in less than a week and then asked to buy the next book, Calder Games written by the same author. If your child enjoys mysteries, he or she will enjoy this book.
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An intellectual thriller for kids and their parents.
"The Wright 3" is a great mystery story -- a thriller, actually -- but it also succeeds in making architecture and mathematics understandable for a variety of ages. My three children (9-year-old twin boys and 12-year-old daughter) fell in love with this series and I was excited to know they were learning math principles that I didn't encounter until high school. I think they just thought it was fun. The characters are fascinating and the dynamic among the three children is so realistic. I love that brainy, somewhat nerdy kids are the center of this. In a time when people eschew intellectualism, this book is a blessed relief. I hope the series will continue past book three!
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By the way, the book also inspired us to check out books on Frank Lloyd Wright's works, and visit the local house his designed. -
Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com
Twelve-year-old Tommy Segovia has returned to Chicago after a year away, and everything is different. His old house is completely different, and he doesn't live there anymore. His best friend, Calder, seems to have a new best friend, and it's a girl! And, the city wants to tear down Robie House, the historic Frank Lloyd Wright home that has always been a fixture in their neighborhood.
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Calder Pillay is torn between his two close friends. He and Tommy have been best friends forever, but he and Petra solved a major mystery and crime together (CHASING VERMEER). They both have great and different talents, and Calder knows that if they could just all work together they could make an amazing team. Maybe even good enough to save Robie House. But it looks like he's going to be stuck in the middle for awhile. If only people could be more like his pentominoes. (Pentominoes are a mathematical tool, a set of twelve shapes of five connected squares. Calder keeps a set in his pocket; they help him think.)
Petra Andalee is a quiet girl who likes her books and writing, and she can't figure out why Tommy dislikes her so much. She and Calder make a good team, and Tommy and Calder make a good team, so where's the problem? She's torn between wanting to prove herself and feeling like she shouldn't have to. Either way, she intends to find a way to save one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces.
Between Tommy's finding skills, Calder's logic, and Petra's unique analysis, they aren't about to let the house go quietly. Provided they trust each other enough. And the house might have a few things to say about it, too.
There is A LOT going on in this stand alone sequel to CHASING VERMEER.
Obviously there is the relationship between the three main characters, and the attempt to save Robie House. There is some Frank Lloyd Wright history, as well as Robie House-specific history. There is also mathematical figuring, and architectural oddities. There are even hidden pictures inside the illustrations. It also brings up some interesting ideas about the science of art and the art of science. There's so much happening that I almost feel like I need to go through the book a few separate times, looking at it from different angles.
There aren't many young fiction books geared toward a math/science type mind. If you're that type, I think you will really appreciate and enjoy this book. And even if you're not, it's still a good adventure! -
Anonymous
Posted June 4, 2008
Not a very good book
I had to read this book for school In my opinion this book is very boring doesn't make any sense and is not interesting but it's better than the 1rst one
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Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2008
The Wright 3 is an excellent book that contains a unique sense of suspense.
Calder, Petra, and Tommy are out to save a work of art that seems to come alive (literally). Ms. Hussey, the trio¿s sixth grade teacher, tells her class to investigate the Robie House and find clues that can be used as evidence for why the structure should be preserved. The three students go to work. Unfortunately, this means they have to break into a dark house and risk their lives to prove a point. This was a wonderful book! The Wright 3 contains odd coincidences that happen in every day life. For example, the story Petra read titled The Invisible Man contained clues that helped save the Robie House. Another time, Calder pulled out three pentominoes that could build a wing of the Robie House when put together. Also, Tommy found a jade fish that resembled Frank Lloyd Wright¿s lucky charm. Frank Lloyd Wright was the architect that built the Robie House. This book had plenty of good characters. The tall man that seemed to follow Tommy everywhere helped build up suspense. Mrs. Hussey was a great character who believed that the mind contained infinite possibilities. Tommy created a problem in the story by thinking that he and Calder could not share Petra as a friend. Lastly, The Wright 3 had appealing settings. The fact that people were trying to steal artifacts from the Robie House added a lot of suspense. The Japanese garden was a good place for the three friends to relax. The art museum was an excellent place for Calder, Petra and Tommy to put together clues. In conclusion, this book was exciting and different from other books of its genre. J.Barton
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Anonymous
Posted March 24, 2008
Even better than Chasing Vermeer
The Wright 3 is a must read for anyone who has read Chasing Vermeer. The mystery of it is extremely enticing, and it's always entertaining.
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Anonymous
Posted March 30, 2008
better than chasing vermeer
The Wright 3 is an exquisite book, i love blue balliet as a person and a writer. I highly recommend this book
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Anonymous
Posted January 20, 2008
Wright 3
i loved it
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Anonymous
Posted October 8, 2007
A reviewer
It was kind of challenging
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Anonymous
Posted August 14, 2007
MAJABBERS
Blue Balliet has done it again! Better than Chasing Vermeer, THE WRIGHT3 is an excellent childrens art mystery! The feeling of excitment and adventure is puts you in the book! With new excitements and adventures this book is a #1!
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Anonymous
Posted June 8, 2007
WOW .. i was impressed
The Wright 3 was a really good book. It was short enough that I read it in about a week. It really kept your attention throughout, so it would be good for a young reader. I enjoyed reading this book more than the last. The Wright 3 is most suited for children ages 9-14. It was better than I had expected. :]
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Anonymous
Posted November 14, 2006
Good sequel
The book was a great sequel .You would want to read the first book 'Chasing Vemeer' so that you could understand the characters.the beggining of the book is confusing because so many thing are going on but once you get to the end of the book you uderstand and get the clues better.So if you like challenging mystery books I would highly recommend it.
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Anonymous
Posted December 1, 2006
A Mystery in Art
The book Wright 3 is a great mystery. It is a sequal to another book by Blue Balliet, Chasing Vermeer. In Wright 3, three 6th graders are trying to save an old house built by architect Frank Loyd Wright. But even though their whole class is up to saving 'the robbie house',Calder, Petra, and Tommy work into the summer. In this attempt to save the mansion, they also hit friendship issues. Calder's best friend, Tommy moved away at the beggining of the year, and now(at the end of the school year)is back. Tommy does not like the fact that Calder is hanging out with Petra. The three fiends have to try really hard to be friends. Mrs. Hussy, thier 6th grade teacher loves art and gets her class to tell the world that if they distroy the house it would be murder. The 6th graders are trying to save this piece of art... but will they? find by reading this sequal about art, mystery, and friendship.
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Anonymous
Posted September 28, 2006
Wright 3
If you really like mystery books, this one is for you. The Wright 3 is a great book for 4th grade and up. It is suspenseful, exciting, and very realistic. From the beginning of the book, you get hooked into trying to figure out how the three main characters can save Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Robie House from being demolished. So, if you want a good read, check out the Wright 3.
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Anonymous
Posted September 27, 2006
The Wright 3
I highly recommend The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett to anyone who loves mysteries. A famous architect built the house they were trying to save. Basically the novel takes place at Hyde Park. The genre of this novel is realistic fiction. I enjoyed reading this book because of the way the author described certain events that you can vividly picture in your mind. This book is fantastic to anyone that is instrestend in reading a confusing and thrilling book.
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