Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective Audio Collection: The Haunted Toolshed / The Neighborhood Stink / The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond

Joe Sherlock #1-3

by Dave Keane, Fred Berman (Narrator)

With unspeakable phobias, a need to sleep with three night-lights, and a horrible allergy to peanut butter, Joe Sherlock is not your typical neighborhood hero. But fear not, Joe Sherlock always cracks the case . . . and just in time for dinner.

Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed

Cakes vanishing into thin air? Mailboxes disappearing without a trace? Evil lurks in Mr. Asher's toolshed? Joe Sherlock must investigate the strange and unexplained events that are happening on Baker Street after dark. Even though a cold tingle of terror gallops down his spine like a herd of wild gophers, Joe is determined to solve the case and have his bundt cake, too.

Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stink

Can a goofy kid detective overcome a sudden and strong gag reflex? Will he stop stepping in the evidence? And will he solve the case in time for dinner? On a carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious, smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or stomach-churning as this.

Case #000003: The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond

Why has a ring with a diamond the size of a monkey's eye suddenly disappeared? Will it be found before the wedding party turns into an angry mob? Armed with only a box of Barf Blockers, a clip-on tie, and his extraordinary sleuthing skills, Joe Sherlock is in a race against time—and a very sensitive stomach.

Performed by Fred Berman

Audio CD

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

Exciting news! After publishing 20+ picture books and chapter books, I’m launching a brand-new upper-middle-grade sci-fi series!

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Hi, I’m Dave Keane, children’s author and certified UFO nerd. After years of reading bedtime stories to my own three kids, I began writing the kinds of books I loved sharing with them. Today I’m thrilled to be diving into upper middle-grade science fiction with The Experiencers series. Book 1 lands in September 2026, and I can’t wait for readers ages 10–14—plus fans of clean sci-fi with crossover appeal—to go on this time-twisting journey.

I’m the author of over 20 books for children and a certified UFO nerd. My titles include the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series, Bobby Bramble Loses His Brain, and The Treasure Box.

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Dave and his wife live in Northern California and have three grown-up children, a tortoise named Shelly, and a dog named Fiona—all of whom show no interest whatsoever in UFOs (except maybe the dog).

Reviews

[Katherine]

Although the kids were fascinated by the mystery and seemed to enjoy listening to this story, I hated it. It took me a while to figure out why I hated this audiobook so much. The overall tone of the narration is negative, and it comes across even worse with someone acting out the voices with their negative, put-down tones. When I couldn't take it anymore, I shut off the story and told the kids who the "ghost" really was. They didn't mind, which tells me that maybe they were tired of listening to it, too.

[Sheri]

We are on the second story very funny stories to listen to and amiably pass the drive to Virginia

And we were glad we had the 3rd story for the even longer ride home

Great actor reading and extremely funny stories everyone can enjoy