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The Mystery of the Third Lucretia | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan Runholt
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 717473
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 278
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0670062529
EAN: 9780670062522
ASIN: 0670062529
Publication Date: April 17, 2008
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If it hadnt been for Lucass photographic memory, they might not have remembered the man. It had been almost a year since she and Kari had noticed him copying the famous Rembrandt painting in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. But now in the National Gallery in London, theyre sure its the same guy, copying another Rembrandt. What is going on? The International Herald Tribune gives them their answer. A never-beforeseen Rembrandt painting has been discovered in Amsterdam. The mysterious man mustve been working on a forgery! Convinced that no one will believe them without more evidence, the teenage sleuths embark on a madcap adventure to find the forger. But is bringing the criminal to justice worth the price of their lives?
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Excellent book! December 21, 2008
Discerning Mom (Alaska)
My 11-year old daughter loved this book. She is a voracious reader, and she said that it is one of the best books she has ever read, in fact when I asked her if it was better than "Harry Potter" she said, "It is a million times better than Harry Potter." Anyway, she loved it, and it looks interesting to me also (her Mom). We can't wait until the next one comes out!
Two smart and spunky girl heroes! November 27, 2008
Deborah (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Two smart and spunky girl heroes, disguises, international travel, art history, and a compelling mystery to solve - what's not to love? As one who craves chances to get lost in adventures and learn along the way, I found this a fun and fabulous read. I heartily recommend it, especially to girls who love to read! Kari and Lucas enter the world of intrigue through the story of Rembrandt's Lucretia paintings, and it's wicked good fun from there, as their adventures take them from Minneapolis to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. They keep their cool as they race from art galleries to the mean streets of Amsterdam's red-light district, to find their quarry and solve "The Mystery of the Third Lucretia." Better still, for those of us who hate to let go of fun characters, there's more to come in "Rescuing Seneca Crane," sure to be on my 2009 summer reading list!
Audiobook version review October 15, 2008
Jessica Teel (Homer, Alaska)
Mysterious music begins this adventure tale about two young artists in pursuit of an international criminal. Protagonist Kari and her best friend Lucas (a girl) spend their days painting, visiting museums and dreaming of traveling through Europe. It is refreshing to hear a story about girls who spend their free time doing non traditional things.
The mystery begins 26 centuries ago in Rome with the historical figure of Lucretia. After introducing Rembrandt's painting of Lucretia the story turns to the present - where Kari and Lucas bump into the creepy "gallery guy" who they observe staring at the painting. The plot thickens when the girls bump into him in London. This is a smart book that isn't afraid to be feminist (Lucas' grandmother is a feminist and environmental activist) and doesn't ignore the rape and misogynistic scorn of the historical figure Lucretia. Author Runhold respects listeners enough to allow them to understand real life beyond the mall -all while managing to feel lighthearted. It's a skillful balancing act indeed.
Whether talking about art history or Lucas' brother "the meep" narrator Krista Sutton manages to sound young, hip and appropriately sardonic. Kari and Lucas are smart girls with witty tongues, and Sutton captures their age, tone and occasional sarcasm perfectly.
Fantastic! June 27, 2008
A. K. M. (Hopkinton, MA USA)
I chose this story to read to my eight year old daughter at night. We were entranced from the beginning right through to the end. This book is well written from the 14 year old's voice and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It provided a springboard for us to talk about very important things facing a young girl in today's world: mom and daughter relationships, friendships, family, travel, art, dangers, emotions...it was wonderful. If a parent has the opportunity to read a chapter book to their daughter, I would highly recommend this one. It touches upon so many issues worthy of late night chats.
Besides the previously mentioned, this story was fantastic. We both fell in love with the characters. Loved the mystery and travel. We just wished there were more of these stories out there to read together.
Middle reader and young adult will love this story June 17, 2008
armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota)
Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Do you remember Judy Bolton? Perhaps you remember Trixie Belden? No? You would if you grew up in the 'olden days.' Well then, how about Nancy Drew? Even young girls recognize Nancy's name.
If you've read every Nancy Drew ever written and longed for more excitement in solving mysteries by a young person, you HAVE to read Susan Runholt's The Mystery of the Third Lucretia. I want to call her book the Nancy Drew of the twenty-first century, but somehow that doesn't seem to do Runholt's novel justice. It's in a league all of its own because it's not just a mystery. It's an exciting travel lesson and an art class-and the heroines have VALUES that surface regularly but do not slap you in the face with them.
Kari Sundgren and Lucas Stickney are fourteen. They are from St. Paul, Minnesota, love art and are best friends. Kari's mother's job takes her all over the world and Kari and Lucas get to accompany her occasionally. The girls love to travel so it's a perfect set up. Kari needs a guardian while her mother is gone and Lucas escapes her dysfunctional family.
Kari and Lucas spend a day at the Minneapolis Institute of Art where they encounter a crabby man painting in the room where the famous painting of Lucretia is hung. Indelibly embedded in their minds is his secretiveness and anger as he snarls "Go Away" when they try to see his work. A year later, they see the same man in London. He looks different, but his voice and the words, "Go Away" are the same.
The girls put together some clues, and with their intelligence, artistic talent and gutsy determination, they decide to solve the mystery of the Gallery Guy using a few things like disguises, fake accents and the little 'ole snake they use for diversion. What begins as an exciting 'game' while traveling becomes a dangerous mission. It could be deadly if the adults in charge don't believe two 'kids.'
I hope that this is just the first in a long series of Kari and Lucas adventures.
Armchair Interviews says: The Mystery of the Third Lucretia is a must read.
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