The Puzzle in the Portrait [Hardcover]

Eleanor Florence Rosellini (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

It's not easy solving a mystery when your partner is your squirmy kid brother whose favorite book is "The Encyclopedia of the Totally Disgusting." It's even harder when the mystery is over a hundred years old and based on a family secret hidden for generations in an old family portrait. The two sleuths learn that family memories are fragile gifts that can be lost forever if no one takes the time to listen.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Guild Press of Indiana; 1 edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157860026X
• ISBN-13: 978-1578600267
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,042,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Treasure, May 21, 2004

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Linda A. Mcdonald "editor02108" (Boston,, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Puzzle in the Portrait (Paperback)

In the opening chapter of this little book, the first in a series (see my review of The Mystery of the Ancient Coins) we meet three generations of a midwest family, including a precocious little girl; her over-energized brother; and a grumpy grandfather, hard "like a table with sharp edges." What evolves is a thoroughly engaging "hystery," with its roots in the family's ancestors who settled here in the 1800's. I recommend The Puzzle in the Portrait as a perfect addition to a summer reading list. It is also a perfect read aloud bedtime book. There should be more books like this where children exercise their minds, using their wits and skills, and delight in the process.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great family read for the whole family!, December 9, 2004

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Lynne Franceschi (Needham, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Puzzle in the Portrait (Paperback)

What great fun our family had reading Eleanor Rosellini's "The Puzzle in the Portrait!" Our 3 boys were 7, 9 and 12 at the time, and each one of them just loved this treasure of a book, whether they were reading independently or being read to aloud. We are all mystery lovers -- and this story kept us guessing, and wondering what would happen next. "Just one more chapter!" was a refrain I kept hearing, even from my youngest! There were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments too, often thanks to the character they could relate to so easily -- Elizabeth's wacky and super-energized younger brother Jonathan. As a parent, one of the things I appreciated most was that this book gets a young reader thinking about how precious one's family history is, how much fun it can be to uncover it, and how important it is to preserve it for future generations. "The Puzzle in the Portrait" is a wonderful read, not only for boys and girls of all ages, but their parents too!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Puzzle in the Portrait, December 22, 1999

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Stefan Rosellini (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Puzzle in the Portrait (Hardcover)

The Puzzle in the Portrait (written by my mom), is a must read book. For all the last minute christmas shoppers, this is an ideal gift for your children. The age group for this book is children up to twelve years old. I thought this was a very interesting and funny book which not only will entertain children, it will also teach a valuable lesson in the keeping of family memories. Children can relate to the story in the boisterous and comical Jonathan or the thoughtful, think before you act Elizabeth. This is a terrific mystery story and a great holiday gift! But even after Christmas, this will make a great gift.