Shelby Holmes is not your average nine-year-old. For one, she happens to be the best detective her neighbourhood has ever seen, using her uncanny analytical mind and sassy attitude to solve crimes which stump even the police department.
But when eleven-year-old John Watson moves in to her block of flats, Shelby finds a solution to the one puzzle that’s eluded her up until now: friendship.
This dynamic duo find themselves swept up in a dog-napping case that’ll take both their talents to crack.
Review
“Who needs Sherlock when you ve got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers — the game is afoot!” – Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT
“In this series opener, Eulberg (We Can Work It Out) creates a lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby’s ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby.” – Publishers Weekly
“Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it!” – Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series
“Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the friendship at the heart of this riveting mystery. It s only logical that you should read it at once.” – Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Series and the Bad Books
“Brisk pacing, likable characters, a few silly Holmes jokes and a diverse neighborhood, carefully and realistically described by John, are ingredients for success. A smart, fresh take on an old favorite makes for a terrific series kickoff.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Will delight readers as they attempt to solve the mystery of a missing dog. Eulberg’s middle grade debut is a first purchase for mystery lovers.” – School Library Journal
“Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next.” – Booklist
“Readers will delight in Shelby s ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Young readers will admire the super sleuth and her equally likable sidekick. Perfect for mystery fans.” – School Library Connection
“[Eulberg s] humor and supportive message are always fresh.” – Booklist on WE CAN WORK IT OUT
“Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next.” – Booklist”
Who needs Sherlock when you ve got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers – the game is afoot! – Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT
In this series opener, Eulberg (We Can Work It Out) creates a lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby’s ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby. – Publishers Weekly
Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it! – Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series
Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the