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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
The other articles were good, but the plot though...
Whew! For a relatively short book, it took me a long time to get through this one--it was my bedside reading at a time where I was hardly ever reading in bed. The length of time it took to get through, though, was not a reflection on how the book was. I really enjoyed it!
The story centers on the Baker Street Irregulars, a band of street boys that help Sherlock Holmes solve his mysteries. Intended for a late-elementary school audience, it delivers in action, fun, and a good mystery (including an in-text hidden message). Holmes hires the gang this time to investigate the murders of a tightrope-walking family in a local circus. Turns out they had connections to the theft of a priceless royal book stolen from the Prince of Wales. But who did it? Is Holmes' nemesis Moriarty involved? The gang, along with a fortune-teller's daughter from the circus, helps gather clues and information for Holmes and are ultimately very personally involved with the resolution.
The authors felt like there hadn't been much traditional mystery for young readers, like Encyclopedia Brown or Nancy Drew, published recently, and I think this was a good start to a new mystery series. I had an ARC from years ago, and I'd like to get a hold of an actual copy to see all the art, which hadn't been finished in my ARC.
The story centers on the Baker Street Irregulars, a band of street boys that help Sherlock Holmes solve his mysteries. Intended for a late-elementary school audience, it delivers in action, fun, and a good mystery (including an in-text hidden message). Holmes hires the gang this time to investigate the murders of a tightrope-walking family in a local circus. Turns out they had connections to the theft of a priceless royal book stolen from the Prince of Wales. But who did it? Is Holmes' nemesis Moriarty involved? The gang, along with a fortune-teller's daughter from the circus, helps gather clues and information for Holmes and are ultimately very personally involved with the resolution.
The authors felt like there hadn't been much traditional mystery for young readers, like Encyclopedia Brown or Nancy Drew, published recently, and I think this was a good start to a new mystery series. I had an ARC from years ago, and I'd like to get a hold of an actual copy to see all the art, which hadn't been finished in my ARC.
I enjoyed this book so much the first time I read it that I immediately turned to the front page and read the entire thing again. I have long been a Sherlock Holmes fan, and this felt true to the time, as well as being an interesting mystery.
That was back in 2011, though, and ten years later, I'm not quite as fond of it. Still a good book and a good mystery, but the author is clearly not keen on Watson, and as Watson is my favourite, I'm docking a star.
That was back in 2011, though, and ten years later, I'm not quite as fond of it. Still a good book and a good mystery, but the author is clearly not keen on Watson, and as Watson is my favourite, I'm docking a star.
I love Sherlock Holmes and am always excited to find a new series that showcases the great detective in some way. This is geared toward young readers and focuses on the homeless band of boys known as the Baker Street Irregulars that Holmes sometimes used to help him solve cases. This book introduces the boys and little of how each came to live in an abandoned carraige factory.
"of the great Sherlock Holmes know that the great sleuth frequently called upon the Baker Street Irregulars, a motley gang of homeless boys, to assist him in his investigations. In this new series, these ragamuffin helpers move to the forefront, solving cases with their own street smarts. In this first installment, the Irregulars help Holmes track down leads in a case that involves murder, espionage, a royal treasure, acrobats, and archenemies."
"of the great Sherlock Holmes know that the great sleuth frequently called upon the Baker Street Irregulars, a motley gang of homeless boys, to assist him in his investigations. In this new series, these ragamuffin helpers move to the forefront, solving cases with their own street smarts. In this first installment, the Irregulars help Holmes track down leads in a case that involves murder, espionage, a royal treasure, acrobats, and archenemies."
Rasanya, lebih tepat judul serinya hanya Laskar Jalanan Baker Street. Karena isinya lebih dominan ke The Baker Street Irregulars-nya ketimbang Sherlock Holmesnya, dan saya kehilangan analisis sang detektif.
Ceritanya, lumayan menarik, masih ada misteri tentang asal-usul Ozzie, salah satu anggota Irregulars, dan bakal kembalinya, Moriarty.
Ceritanya, lumayan menarik, masih ada misteri tentang asal-usul Ozzie, salah satu anggota Irregulars, dan bakal kembalinya, Moriarty.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So… this was available for free at a scholastic book fair, and I thought it was a real Sherlock Holmes book and not a… whatever this is…. a modern(ish) spin off that takes place in the Sherlock Holmes world (I guess?)
Anyway, it seems somewhat interesting but it wasn’t totally grabbing my attention and it definitely wasn’t grabbing my son’s attention, so I decided to take the opportunity to teach my offspring a very important lesson- how to DNF. I asked him if he wanted to DNF this book and he said “what’s DNF?” And I explained.
He said YES without a shred of remorse or guilt, and I felt so proud (and a little in awe) of him at that moment.
TLDR: DNF
Anyway, it seems somewhat interesting but it wasn’t totally grabbing my attention and it definitely wasn’t grabbing my son’s attention, so I decided to take the opportunity to teach my offspring a very important lesson- how to DNF. I asked him if he wanted to DNF this book and he said “what’s DNF?” And I explained.
He said YES without a shred of remorse or guilt, and I felt so proud (and a little in awe) of him at that moment.
TLDR: DNF
This mystery story focuses on the baker Street Irregulars - the kids that are side characters in Sherlock Holmes books. A good mystery - but I think it will be too difficult for the 9-12 yr olds to comprehend b/c there is so much slang from Victorian England. Would only recommend to high level readers.
I enjoyed reading the story to my child, but much of the vocabulary was too advanced for 10 years old.
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