Sherlock Holmes, just thirteen, is a misfit. His highborn mother is the daughter of an aristocratic family, his father a poor Jew. Their marriage f...
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Oct 25, 2011
"Que Sherlock Holmes es un personaje fascinante e inmortal no lo duda nadie. A pesar de que su autor, Arthur Conan Doyle, nos legó una buena cantidad de aventuras de su inolvidable detective, para sus lectores nunca han parecido ser suficientes, porque se han escrito muchísimos más casos apócrifos desde entonces, y aún hoy sigue habiendo autores que se atreven a tomar el relevo. En los últimos tiempos, además, hemos visto que se han publicado varias nuevas series juveniles centradas en el i
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Nov 12, 2011
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Jun 25, 2010
Lady
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What an intriguing idea! Take the lore of Sherlock Holmes, stand back and ask: "What would this intriguing man have been like as a boy? Did he have friends? What were his parents like? What made him realize that he was the ultimate detective?"
As an adult, with a least a little knowledge of the Holmes canon, I found the book quite enjoyable (no, I'm not a Doyle purist so I had no problem with some of the changes made). However, most children I don't think will like this book More...
As an adult, with a least a little knowledge of the Holmes canon, I found the book quite enjoyable (no, I'm not a Doyle purist so I had no problem with some of the changes made). However, most children I don't think will like this book More...
Feb 27, 2010
Treasa
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Thirteen-year-old Sherlock Holmes is living a hard life with his poverty-stricken parents in London. Tired of being mocked at school, Sherlock stops attending and instead spends his days on the streets of the city, observing everyone and everything around him. When a murder is committed, Sherlock finds himself suddenly pulled into the case and must find the real murderer before he himself is found guilty of having had a part in the crime.
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Feb 02, 2012
Hadi
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If compare it with Colossal Detective Stories (Agatha Christie's Novel) or Japanese Detective Comic, it is still far under them. Although it's a Legendary Sherlock Holmes story but yet it not too much bring sensation. Probably it's targeted for teenager read.
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1. There is too much detail like the author is a painter. It's actually good if the described scene is useful for the analysis but they aren't. The book is very thick because of that. That's why I ski More...
Here are my comments:
1. There is too much detail like the author is a painter. It's actually good if the described scene is useful for the analysis but they aren't. The book is very thick because of that. That's why I ski More...
Sep 13, 2010
Bridget R.
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He avoids school to watch people in the square. He's quiet, thoughtful, and observant. His name is Sherlock Holmes. In 1867, he is thirteen. A brutal murder and a chance meeting with the accused spurs Sherlock to action. He believes Mohammad didn't kill the woman. He just has to prove it.
What I thought: Brilliant! If anyone has ever wondered why Sherlock Homes is the way he is, they need to read this series. His childhood makes his adult years comprehensible. His misanthropic ways we More...
What I thought: Brilliant! If anyone has ever wondered why Sherlock Homes is the way he is, they need to read this series. His childhood makes his adult years comprehensible. His misanthropic ways we More...
Nov 26, 2011
Zoe
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This series is all in all, really good. But it is sometimes (most of the time) really dense. It has lots of boring parts and you have to micromanage yourself while reading it- like, re-read every chapter, pay attention to every detail. But, it has some suspenseful and action packed parts. The characters are really good and likeable/unlikeable, and the plot is intense, but super complicated. Also, I think this is a great concept for a series. I did not really understand why crows were so importan
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May 17, 2010
JoAnn
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How did Sherlock Holmes get to be the way that he is - analytical and keenly observant, but totally unemotional? This series by Shane Peacock tries to answer that question. Here in book one we find Sherlock living with his impoverished family in London, victims of discrimination because of his father's Jewish religion. No longer willing to put up with being bullied in school, he roams the streets of the city until one day an Arab accused of murder sees Sherlock as he is being led into the jai
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Jun 11, 2011
Shiela
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Really liked it! Peacock does this amazing job of creating such a thick palpable Victorian England atmosphere that follows our young Sherlock through the dark and dangerous streets of London tracking down his first killer. What I really loved about this book was that there was something for everyone no matter how old you were. The book tackled a lot of heavy issues such as racism, classism and general inequality in Victorian times but there was always hope amongst the despair. Peacock does a
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Mar 24, 2011
Ann
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I've stated before that Sherlock Holmes isn't my favorite because I never feel like the eventual solution is all that satisfying, but that's just a personal preference on the kind of mysteries I like. I thought the premise for the book was really interesting, but there were several extremely silly and improbable points to the mystery (Sherlock can follow crows through the streets of London to the murder scene...Somehow the crows being present at the murder is key to his understanding of the crim
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Jan 07, 2011
Shellmc
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This author writes in the same style of the Sherlock Holmes author...excellent descriptions that explain much of why the adult Master Holmes is, well, the way he is!
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Nov 25, 2010
Sarah
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Billed as the first case of the The Boy Sherlock Holmes, this author does a pretty good job of establishing why Sherlock Holmes becomes what he is. Sherlock's the son of a Jewish professor who can't find work because he married a rich lady above his class. Sherlock is bitter and believes that his education can't get him where he wants to be (rich and important) because he's a half-Jew. So he skips school and practices his observation skills instead. When a lady is murdered in Whitecastle, Sherlo
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Jul 20, 2010
Adrienne
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I felt that this book didn't follow canon very well. The author has Sherlock meeting both Irene Adler and Lestrade at the age of twelve. Irene becomes Sherlock's one and only friend which I think would have had a larger impact on him later in life. Sherlock himself seemed too moody and depressed even when he was actively trying to solve a problem.
If this book had been about a character the author made up I think I would have enjoyed it more. He did a good job with the Victorian settin More...
If this book had been about a character the author made up I think I would have enjoyed it more. He did a good job with the Victorian settin More...
Nov 17, 2011
± Colleen of the Crawling Chaos ±
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Fresh on the heels of the Enola Holmes series, I was on something of a kick - so when I came across the notion of a story showing us a boy Sherlock Holmes and how he came to be who he was, I was certainly intrigued.
Unfortunately, I had some major issues with the story.
Now, there were parts of it which were interesting and Peacock seems to have given some serious thought to a background story which could possibly lead the adult Holmes to be how he was.
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Fresh on the heels of the Enola Holmes series, I was on something of a kick - so when I came across the notion of a story showing us a boy Sherlock Holmes and how he came to be who he was, I was certainly intrigued.
Unfortunately, I had some major issues with the story.
Now, there were parts of it which were interesting and Peacock seems to have given some serious thought to a background story which could possibly lead the adult Holmes to be how he was.
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Jul 23, 2011
Kate
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Mar 28, 2011
Ryan
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I've had this one sitting around since late last year and I'm now wishing I had picked it up sooner. This was a fascinating look into the childhood of one of literature's favorite characters. Now granted, this may not be the childhood Sir Arthur Conan Doyle envisioned for Sherlock Holmes, but it worked for me.
This was the story of a lonely, introverted young man who would rather be in a town square observing others than in the school he didn't feel comfortable in. He is highly int More...
This was the story of a lonely, introverted young man who would rather be in a town square observing others than in the school he didn't feel comfortable in. He is highly int More...
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Dec 29, 2011
Sarah
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I'm not entirely sure when my obsession with Sherlock Holmes began. The Basil Rathbone movies probably came first. The books I started reading in eighth grade. I was on a school field trip and I read through a collection of the short stories on the bus ride there and back. By the end of college my mother introduced me to a new take on Sherlock by Laurie R. King, The Beekeeper's Apprentice which has grown to a twelve book series.
This summer while waiting for book twelve, The Pirate Ki More...
This summer while waiting for book twelve, The Pirate Ki More...
Oct 22, 2010
Melissa
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Sherlock Holmes is just thirteen when this, his first case, takes him down a path that makes him into a legendary detective. Older fans of the adult Sherlock Holmes may enjoy this series as Shane Peacock has skillfully provided an accurate back story that rings true with many fans of the man Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Young readers will be fascinated with the boy Sherlock Holmes and his uncanny observations, powers of deduction, and his sense of justice.
This dark and brooding story takes place in More...
This dark and brooding story takes place in More...
Jan 22, 2011
Sarai
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This was less a mystery than a study of how Sherlock developed his methods. I'm not much of a fan of the adult Sherlock because he's so arrogant and unkind to those around him, not to mention a drug addict. The young Sherlock does not have an addiction yet, and he's not unkind, but he also does not show much emotional depth. This is a surface character. The "mystery" is disappointing because there is nothing for the reader to figure out. Overall, an okay read but not one of my favorite
Jan 07, 2009
John
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Well-conceived prequel (ala Silverfin for James Bond) to the accounts of the world's greatest detective. A bit plodding at times, thick as a Victorian London fog - which actually works to further convey a believably atmospheric backstory to Holmes' character. Although there is certainly action, especially as the storyline builds, character is the key to this book. Not the best choice for Holmes novices and those new to mysteries, but fans of "the Master" will appreciate it.
May 05, 2011
stitchnsnitch
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If you've ever wondered why Sherlock Holmes had a soft spot for his Irregulars, this prequel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books spells it out for you: it's because Holmes WAS one!
This is a great book for the young Sherlock Holmes fan. It's well written, action packed and leaves you wanting more. It also explains some of Holmes' quirks and pet peeves in believable ways, which is helpful if you're new to the Holmesian world.
This is a great book for the young Sherlock Holmes fan. It's well written, action packed and leaves you wanting more. It also explains some of Holmes' quirks and pet peeves in believable ways, which is helpful if you're new to the Holmesian world.
Aug 18, 2009
earthy
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Dark, somewhat plodding origin mystery for Sherlock Holmes. Introduces several familiar characters and Sherlockian elements. While it's fun to see imaginings about Holmes' past, the mystery itself isn't particularly interesting or original, and it's a bit disturbing that all the truly horrible things in the book happen to women. Probably only worth a read if you're a pretty dedicated Holmes fan. First in a series.
Jun 30, 2010
Roxanne
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Sherlock Holmes in his very first case. A young woman is murdered in London and an innocent man is in jail. Holmes has just a few clues, including 2 crows lingering near the crime scene. With the help of a young girl and a street criminal, Sherlock might just solve the crime in time to save the innocent man's life. This mystery is very well written, and keeps the reader turning the pages until the very end.
Oct 24, 2009
Fingerman
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Man, was this a good mystery! Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against this book, in fact, I thought the end result was surprising and really caught the reader off guard (a good sign of a mystery) but after all the recommendations and hype about this book, it wasn't up to my standards. This isn't really my style. I know I'm sounding cynical, but this drew me really far away from mystery books.
Jan 03, 2012
Miss13
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Bagus sih.. Seperti biasa walau pengarangnya bukan Conan Doyle tp ttp seruu! memang enakan nonton sih dibanding baca novelnya.. kl baca novel detective, pengarang harus bener" jelasin situasi yg detailnya gmn.. tp overall bagus kq.. si Sherlock nya hebatt! bs ngendep" tanpa ketauan + analisisnya jago.. jadi pengen baca bukunya yg kedua nii :) Someday deh kl ada duid + lg pgn :p
Dec 08, 2008
Renee
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Taste the London grit of poverty & murder as you follow the impoverished, brilliant 13-year-old Sherlock Holmes. When a highborn lady is murdered, Holmes becomes entangled in the mystery and must solve it himself or risk dire consequences. But the killer will stop at nothing, including hurting Holmes’ loved ones, to stop Holmes from solving the crime.
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Jul 31, 2011
Neill
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Young Sherlock Holmes is an outcast among his peers in 1860s London. When he learns of the death of a young woman in London and comes to believe in the innocence of the Arabian man accused of the murder he begins to research the case. However his discoveries and knowledge lead to his being charged and he must learn the truth to avoid being hanged.
Oct 11, 2011
Kristen
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This actually wasn't a bad mystery story. I think it captured many of the appeal factors of the original Sherlock Holmes stories (though that's just a guess on my part) and it did a good job of immersing the reader in Victorian London. There was a decent amount of action in there too, so teens who like mysteries with history will definitely like it. I just didn't like it too much because of the genre.
Nov 19, 2010
Kendall
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Excellent, excellent book....well-written and reminiscent of novels of the past. The book could be written for an adult audience--very engaging and entertaining. A bit of humor thrown in here and there...but very illuminating about what Sherlock Holmes might have been like as a child...Great story. Highly recommend for grades six and up!
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Sep 21, 2011
Henry704
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Eye of the crow is a great book. Full of mystery and excitement, but also emotional and touching. The writing was amazing but some of the characters didn't seem necessary. I would highly recommend this book to any young adult reader with a good understand of mystery plot. Great book. Very pleased.
