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Chasing Vermeer Books

In order from The Wright 3 to Chasing Vermeer.

The Chasing Vermeer series is a set of 4 chapter books by Blue Balliett, published between 2004 and 2015. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

The Wright 3
The Calder Game
Pieces and Players
Chasing Vermeer
The Wright 3
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Wright 3
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$858
Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

The Wright 3

By Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist (Illustrator)

Unexplained accidents haunt Robie House. Can young sleuths solve the mystery?

352 pages· 44,500 words· Est. 6 hour read
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In reading order

Chasing Vermeer Series

4 books · Published 2004–2015

#2
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The Wright 3

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Unexplained accidents haunt Robie House. Can young sleuths solve the mystery?

#3
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$1139

The Calder Game

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

A boy and a sculpture vanish in a village full of secrets.

#4
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$858

Pieces and Players

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Thirteen priceless artworks vanish. Can young sleuths unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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$858

Chasing Vermeer

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

A vanished painting, a tangled mystery—can two kids solve the unsolvable?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chasing Vermeer series?

There are 4 books in the Chasing Vermeer series. It began with The Wright 3 in 2006, and the newest book, Chasing Vermeer, was published in 2004.

What order should you read the Chasing Vermeer books in?

Start with The Wright 3 and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Chasing Vermeer books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Chasing Vermeer book is the longest?

Pieces and Players (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 69,442 words (320 pages).

Which Chasing Vermeer book is the shortest?

Chasing Vermeer is the shortest at 43,472 words (273 pages).

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