SYNOPSIS: Sherlock Holmes' life is turned upside down after he encounters a body beneath a mysterious cloud on his estate. With the help of his tutor, Mr. Crowe, he begins to make deductions that will throw him into danger, and help him to solve the mystery.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: I thought this was a good mystery for teens and older kids. There is some violence however, along with some adventure, so I would recommend readers be aware of those elements.
AUDIENCE: Pre-teens and Teens
RATING: PG for Violence and Suspense
STARS: 3
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SYNOPSIS: Sherlock is back, this time to solve the mystery of why the once-thought-dead John Wilkes Booth is in England. His adventure will lead to the capture of one of his friends, and a resultant journey to America to bring him home safely.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: Although I still thought the mystery was fun and adventurous, I thought this book was a bit gruesome for younger readers. I will allow, however, that older boys may be interested in those aspects of the book. I would reserve it for Teens and older, because of the violence and grotesque imagery.
AUDIENCE: Teens
RATING: PG with Gruesome Imagery and Violence
STARS: 2
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