Eye Of The Crow: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His First Case

Series The Boy Sherlock Holmes By Shane Peacock

Publisher Tundra Imprint Tundra ISBN

9780887768504

Awards and Honors 2008 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, Finalist | Booklist Top 10 Crime Fiction for Youth

Eye Of The Crow: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His First Case

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Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Mild Violence

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A man accused of murder professes his innocence to teenager Sherlock Holmes, who's been intrigued by the case ever since reading about it in the daily police newspaper. Sherlock is happy to skip school to investigate the murder, even though he has promised his parents he'll stop playing truant. Using keen observation and deduction, Sherlock amasses enough evidence to convince the police they may have the wrong man. Then they arrest a new suspect-Sherlock!

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AR Level 5.2 AR Points 9.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha Eye Of The Crow: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His First Case Category Mystery, Thriller, and Horror Middle Plus Pages Count 260 Summary Instead of attending school, Sherlock, who is fascinated by people, prefers to wander the neighborhoods of London, quietly observing those around him while mulling over his life. He loves and admires his parents, but is frustrated by the family’s desperate economic situation. His mother, once a wealthy socialite, was disowned when she married a poor Jewish student, and the couple struggles to survive. His prospects are further limited by the racial prejudice he faces daily. When he reads about a brutal murder, Sherlock becomes obsessed with bringing the perpetrator to justice. Putting his keen observation skills and perceptive mind to work, he begins an investigation that takes him into London’s underworld, tests his courage and fortitude, and threatens everything he holds dear. Topics Victorian London. Observation. Knowledge. Geniuses. Thinking clearly. Controlling emotions. Reason. Passion. Intuition. Music. Detectives. Family. Love. Racism and prejudice. Class structures. Feeling trapped. Ambition. Self-image. Alienation. Poverty. Street people. Gangs. Enemies. Respect. Fate. Violence. Justice. Wanting to right a wrong. Accusations. Perseverance. Friendship. Gender roles. Risks. Adversity. Survival. Role-playing. Empathy. Imagination. Information. Sacrifice. Inner strength. Courage. Death. Grief. Doing what's right. New beginnings. Finding purpose. SRC Level 4.500000 SRC Points 16.000000 Lexile 760L Trim Size 5 1/8" x 7 5/8" Language English JLG Release Date Oct 2007 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

Mystery, Thriller, and Horror Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)

Mystery, Thriller, and Horror Middle Plus

Mystery, Thriller, and Horror Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)

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This collection features suspense-driven fiction titles that keep middle school readers guessing and turning pages. Selections include mysteries, thrillers, and scary stories—often with eerie, paranormal, or high-stakes elements—centered on secrets, investigations, and unexpected twists that deliver tension, intrigue, and chills.

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