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May 29 '08
Pros: Well-drawn, familiar characters thrown into surprising new situations; raises interesting questions; illustrations
Cons: Balliet's playful fascination with art might not suit every young reader's taste
Summary: When last we saw Calder Pillay, he and his friends Tommy and Petra had just successfully solved a mystery surrounding a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Chicago. In The Calder Game, Calder and his friends are once more embroiled in a mystery ... read more
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Apr 21 '08
Pros: Suspense, interesting twists, good characters, painless introduction to art
Cons: Some credibility issues in the plot.
Summary: One of my most prized posters is a reproduction of Calder’s Circus, a delightful collection of miniature moving circus figures created by Alexander Calder in 1927. In addition to his circus sculptures, I have seen many of his mobiles, which ... read more
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