Art Auction Mystery Hardcover – October 13, 2005

Great and interactive! Used with a group of students who really enjoyed getting to know the paintings and find out who did it.

What a unique and interesting book. Great concept for the kids to learn about art in a different way.

I have always loved doing activities that we can ALL grow with and this definitely constitutes one of them. Its a great book with lots of twists for those who have a passion for art appreciation.

We have this book and the Art Fraud Detective. They are great to have kids compare information. My kids like finding the differences, but have not finished either story yet...

Haven't thoroughly read this but plan to use the idea for a lesson plan. Great for an art history lesson.

This seems to be written towards a 9-12 year old age range of interest with a reading level about the same range. There is not a lot of reading in this book but someone who is a poor reader might need help.This book starts wtih the premise that there is an art forger ring and you have to find out who forged what picture, what they were paid for the picture based on how many mistakes they made and in the end; put all that together to figure out who the mastermind is behind the crimes.It takes some time to solve the mystery but it is doable. For those who give up or just don't want to bother; there is an answer key in the back.This is an easy way to expose your child to art, develop critical thinking skills, and increase observation skills. If your child enjoyed the 'Where's Waldo' type books, he or she might enjoy this book.Enjoy

This line of Art Detective books are very entertaining. Even as an adult it can take some time to solve the case. The little magnifiying glass attatched is not worth much but you don't really need it.Highly recommend for anyone, even adults recovering from surgery can enjoy as I did.

Henry Hammer is the owner of the city's auction house. The night before big art sale he learns that some of the paintings are fakes! The reader of this book will have to try and solve the crime by looking closely at the pictures are finding the fakes!Each picture included art history information.Yes. Mystery meets art in this unique story

Amazing quality