Sherlock Academy Series
For readers 8-10 years old
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All these and more await eleven-year-old Rollie Wilson at the mysterious Sherlock Academy of Fine Sleuths.
Rollie and his best friend, Cecily, are invited to attend a school where children learn the art of detection just like the great Sherlock Holmes. They soon discover a mystery is afoot. Determined to investigate, Rollie discovers that appearances can be deceiving, the truth can be hurtful, and friends sometimes turn into foes.
Does Rollie have what it takes to follow in Holmes’s footsteps? Can he use his skills to solve the mystery and save the school from an unknown villain?
Sherlock Academy is a mystery and detective story for middle-grade readers that takes place in the heart of London on the famous Baker Street.
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The Magical Flight of Dodie Rue
For readers 8-12 years old
A race with no rules.
In a land of fortune-telling, alchemy, and magic carpet racing, Dodie Rue feels out of place. Dodie wishes he could be more like his brother Taj, everyone’s favorite pick to win first place in the upcoming Grand Flyer. But Dodie doesn’t have the nerve or stomach for racing, and the town bully Atallah won’t let him forget it.
With the race just a few days away, Taj is suddenly poisoned by an unknown opponent. Now, with only seven days to live, Taj’s only hope is for Dodie to win the race and its grand prize: a wish from a genie.
But the desert is a treacherous place with ghouls, sandstorms, and dragons around every dune. In a race with no rules, can Dodie overcome his fear of flying, outsmart the other racers, and rescue his brother from the grip of death?
Reviews
“I loved everything about these books! The characters, the plot, the mystery, the action, the school, the writing style . . . everything is wonderful!" —Kailey Bradley, Books for MKs
This really is an excellent book for children. It's well written with touches of humour. The book will keep children occupied for hours.
It is rare for me to give out 5 stars for a book but I couldn't find any reasons not to give it that rating.....so it goes without saying that this book was really great!
-J Chandler