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Holmes for Young People
A Study in Charlotte by The Charlotte Holmes series.
A witty, suspenseful new trilogy about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter. Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers are one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She's inherited Sherlock's volatility and some of his vices...
Book 2: Last of August
Death Cloud by The first book in the Young Sherlock Holmes series.It is the summer of 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangers -- his uncle and aunt -- in their vast house in Hampshire. When two local people die from symptoms that resemble the plague, Holmes begins to investigate what really killed them, helped by his new tutor, an American named Amyus Crowe. So begins Sherlock's true education in detection, as he discovers the dastardly crimes of a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent.
The books in the Young Sherlock Holmes series, in order of release:
- Death Cloud (2010)
- Red Leech (2010) aka Rebel Fire
- Black Ice (2011)
- Fire Storm (2011)
- Snake Bite (2012)
- Knife Edge (2013)
- Bedlam (novella)(2011)
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cardboard Box by A mysterious package reveals a revolting surprise! When Miss Susan Cushing receives a package with gruesome contents, she cannot imagine who sent it. While Inspector Lestrade dismisses the package as a practical joke, Holmes fears the worst. Can Holmes and Watson discover the sender?
The Missing Heir by The latest book in the Sherlock Files series.Xena and Xander Holmes think living in London will be boring. But one afternoon they're handed a cryptic note that leads them to a hidden room--and a secret society. When they discover they're related to Sherlock Holmes and inherit his unsolved casebook, life becomes so much more exciting. The siblings set out to solve the cases their famous ancestor couldn't, starting with the mystery of a prized painting that vanished more than a hundred years ago. Can two smart twenty-first century kids succeed where Sherlock Holmes could not? - from the book jacket
The series in order of release:
- The 100-year-old Secret (2008)
- The Beast of Blackslope (2009)
- The Case That Time Forgot (2010)
- The Missing Heir (2011)
The Case of the Missing Marquess by The first book in the Enola Holmes series.When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers - all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother? - from the book jacket
The series in order of release:
The series in order:
- Down the Rabbit Hole (2005)
- Behind the Curtain (2006)
- Into the Dark (2008)
The series in order:
- The Adventure of Black Peter and the Gloria Scott
- The Adventure of the Cardboard Box ; A Scandal in Bohemia
- The Adventure of the Six Napoleons ; The Blue Carbuncle
- The Adventure of the Copper Beeches ; The Redheaded League
The Case of the Baker Street Irregular by Brought to London under mysterious circumstances by his tutor, a young boy seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when his tutor is kidnapped and he himself is threatened with the same fate.
The Dark Lady by The first book in the Sherlock, Lupin and Me series.
While on summer vacation, little Irene Adler meets a young William Sherlock Holmes. The two share stories of pirates and have battles of wit while running wild on the sunny streets and rooftops. When Sherlock's friend, Lupin, joins in on the fun, they all become fast friends. But the good times end abruptly when a dead body floats ashore on the nearby beach. The young detective trio will have to put all three of their heads together to solve this mystery.
