The Boy Sherlock Holmes series of novels, by

Shane Peacock Shane Peacock may refer to: * Shane Peacock (writer) (born 1957), Canadian novelist * Shane Peacock (ice hockey) (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player * Shane Peacock (fashion designer), Indian fashion designer and judge of the Femina Miss India ...

, are the childhood exploits of the famous fictional detective

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. All are published by

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simultaneously in Canada and the U.S. (and appear in other countries and languages, including China, France, Vietnamese, Indonesia, and Spain).

Books in the series

*''Eye of the Crow'' (2007) : 13-year-old Sherlock tries to solve a murder of a London woman. His involvement may have worse consequences than thought. *''Death in the Air'' (2008) : Sherlock witnesses a famous trapeze artist's "accidental" death. His rivalry with Malefactor become more personal. His persistence in the case leads to shocking dangers and embarrassments. *''Vanishing Girl'' (2010) : A well-to-do London girl vanishes. When she re-appears unharmed, Sherlock senses foul play. Is there a connection with the deserted mansion where exotic animals lurk? *''Secret Fiend'' (2010) : When Sherlock's childhood playmate claims she saw a long dead London terrorist, he starts investigating. Close friends become suspects. A young orphan boy may have a shocking connection to the Doyle family. *''Dragon Turn'' (2011) : Sherlock and Irene watch a magician be arrested for murder. Sherlock has doubts about the suspect. The murder weapon may turn out to be a rare unknown species of...Dragon? Sherlock has his doubts. *''Becoming Holmes'' (2012) : Sherlock's enemies are spinning a web of lies.

Reception

''Eye of the Crow'' was selected as a ''

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'' "Top Ten in Young Mysteries" and was a winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for Juvenile Crime Fiction. ''

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'' called the series "spellbinding" and stated that "Younger YAs will be captivated by Shane Peacock’s ''The Boy Sherlock Holmes,'' a series of novels". All have won

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of America Premier Selection Awards. The series as a whole has garnered more than 40 awards, nominations, and honors.

Adaptation

In November 2022, it was announced that ''The Boy Sherlock Holmes'' series would be adapted as a co-production between Productivity Media and

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with Matt Cirulnick writing.

References

External links

Author's WebsiteOfficial site of The Boy Sherlock Holmes seriesPublisher's Website
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Books in the series

Reception

Adaptation

See also

References

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