FICTION

Basil of Baker Street

by Eve TITUS
112p. (The Great Mouse Detectives). Aladdin. May 2016. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781481464017; Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781481464024.
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Gr 2–4—Basil lives in the cellar of the great Sherlock Holmes, where he's picked up a thing or two about sleuthing. Along with dear friend and associate Dr. Dawson, the wee mouse sets about investigating the mouse-napping of twins Agatha and Angela. Many young readers may not realize that the popular animated Disney film by the same name was based upon this charming series by Titus, originally published in 1958 and out of print (other than the Disney movie tie-in versions) for some time. Mystery lovers rejoice—this is a perfect series for fans of Ron Roy who are ready for something a bit meatier. Keep an eye out for book 2 in May 2016.—Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal
Reissue, 1958, Whittlesey. These amiable books for independent readers star Basil, the "Sherlock Holmes of the Mouse World." The master detective is introduced in Baker Street, where he solves a kidnapping mystery. In Cave of Cats, Basil travels to "the Orient" to help the Maharajah of Bengistan and solve an archeological mystery. Galdone's black-and-white illustrations add humor to the parodies. Review covers these titles: The Great Mouse Detective: Basil and the Cave of Cats and The Great Mouse Detective: Basil of Baker Street.
Reviewed by Kiera Parrott , Feb 01, 2016

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