In Pursuit of Picasso (Cyber Kdz) (Paperback)

~ Bruce Balan (Author)

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Loren is determined to prove that his great uncle did not steal valuable art works during World War II. With the help of the Cyber.kdz, and a technomad on a computerized bike in the French Alps, they uncover an international art theft ring, and prove Loren's uncle is innocent. Online promo. .

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: HarperTrophy (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380794993
• ISBN-13: 978-0380794997
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,735,392 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read!, April 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In Pursuit of Picasso (Cyber.Kdz, 5) (Turtleback)

It all starts when Loren tells the Cyber.kdz about her great-uncle who, supposedly, was an art theft. Three of the Cyber.kdz chat with Steve Roberts, a man riding a bike with four computers and more high-tech stuff across Europe. Coincidently, he is heading towards Paris, so he goes to get the stolen pictures until he gets tied up to his bike and . . . . You have to read the book to find out the rest. If you have anything questions about the book e-mail me.

5.0 out of 5 stars One cool bike ..., November 15, 1998

By A Customer

The mystery is all about recovering lost art works thought stolen by the Nazis 60 years ago. But, the neat part of the story is Steve's cool bike BEHEMOTH which has everything including 6 computers one of which is a SPARCstation. Some cool bike.

And, of course, the cool bike is what attracts the Cyber Kdz to Steve. Loren wants to clear his Great-Uncle of the stigma of being a Nazi sympathizer. Loren's certain that his Great-Uncle was trying to hide great paintings and not loot them. With the help of the Cyber kdz, and a great chase scene involving BEHEMOTH things work out pretty well ...

5.0 out of 5 stars One-word-book, March 7, 1998

By A Customer

This book can only be described as excellent. It started with Loren and his family eating dinner and then his father says that he dosn't want to hear about Loren's uncle, Pierre Jouet, the supposedly art thief. Tereza has an idea of helping Loren prove his uncle's innoncence. He goes to Michael's office and steals the letter of his uncle. It turns out to be an anagram so they use Steve Roberts, a Technomad to apprehend the 11 paintings. But someone's causing himm trouble...To find out what happens ...READ THE BOOK. Oh, it's also funny at the end where Steve's Technobike gets rammed into the wall and when they're crossing the one way street.