1868, London: When Sherlock's friend Beatrice appears at his door late at night, claiming to have been attacked by the Spring Heeled Jack--a fictional, fire-spitting character from the Penny Dreadfuls--Sherlock assumes she's lying. Soon, however, the Jack attacks again--and Sherlock is on the case.
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Publisher:
Toronto, Ont. : Tundra Books, c2010
ISBN:
9780887768538
Branch Call Number:
PEACOCK
Characteristics:
ix, 244 p. : map ; 21 cm
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Sherlock Homes
1868
This is the 4th book in a series about the young Sherlock Holmes. Spring Heeled Jack, a character out of old penny dreadfuls, seems to have come alive and is rampaging around London, scaring young women. Sherlock's friend Beatrice has asked him to help. It's a good story, but includes a lot of 19th century English political details as well as Sherlock's teenage introspection so needs a reader who isn't too impatient to get to the action. Probably better for middle school or a reader who already is interested in Sherlock Holmes, modern British history, or both.
The 4th of the Boy Sherlock Holmes books by Canadian author Shane Peacock. This one involves the myth of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. We also discover the origins of Holme's arch enemy, Moriarty.
Excellent book - excellent series about the young Sherlock Holmes!