Fun format, somewhat interesting story. Got lost in the criminal names, but would happily recommend to 4th graders for a fun, nonfiction read. ( )

Betsy Bird (Fuse 8): https://afuse8production.slj.com/2022/12/28/31-days-31-lists-2022-nonfiction-boo...

A super quick read in an appealing format. Sullivan sets the scene of the crime right away, then zooms out to give some history about Isabella Stewart Gardner herself and how she built her collection and the museum. Sullivan then returns to the aftermath of the crime, the reward offered, theories and possible sightings, although the case remains unsolved (see title). Back matter includes captioned photos and a list of sources. ( )

Another solid entry in this solid true crime series aimed at kids. It's delivered in the same Joe Friday only-the-facts manner as the previous volumes, with lots of illustrations and light blocks of text.

The subject this time is an art heist that has been a minor fixation for me ever since the museum was robbed a couple of years after my only visit and involved the theft of my favorite piece: Rembrandt's The Storm on the Sea of Galilee. The painting really moved me, and it disgusts me that someone took away the opportunity for the general public to stand in its presence and feel the same emotions I did that day.

Several different theories are explored, making me want to read up some more on the subject sometime in the near future with either the Netflix film or the books cited in the Sources section.

Good stuff! ( )