Chasing Vermeer

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

I don’t like mysteries. Although if more were like this one I would love them. This was the most intelligent, funny, cute and random book I have read in ages. The idea of experimental schools, coincidences being crucial and of course pentominoes are well done. The puzzles, codes and other creative thinking by the characters is so much fun. Not to mention the use of art. I can’t wait to read the sequel, Wright 3, which I am getting out of the library today.

Oh and it was illustrated by the same guy as The Series of Unfortunate Events.