Reviews for The Painting That Wasn't There

The average rating for The Painting That Wasn't There based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-02-22 00:00:00 James Bernis Four sixth graders go on field trips and solve mysteries. In this story, they go to an art museum and discover that one of the paintings is a fake. They are able to solve the mystery before they leave to go back to school by making a list of suspects and then "investigating". So many coincidences and lucky breaks make this kind of a ridiculous mystery, but kids may still like it. I might recommend to kids who REALLY want a good mystery. Short, with lots of pictures, makes it a good easy chapter. Could be a high/low too... since the characters are sixth graders and the mysteries a bit more complex (but again, ridiculous).

Review # 2 was written on 2017-10-23 00:00:00 Lori Simms Although the protagonists in this book are sixth graders, this is definitely a book for kids who are just starting to read chapter books. The story and the characters are very simple. The mystery, although absurd to an adult, would probably be enjoyed by a first or second grader. I would definitely add this to my collection of first chapter books. It's unimportant that the kids are older, they act like any kids - and would totally be embraced by a younger reader. The book has all the elements of a mystery, and would be a good read aloud when introduction the genre to a first or second (or perhaps even third) grade class.