FICTION

Sherlock, Lupin & Me: The Dark Lady

by Alessandro GATTI
tr. from Italian by Chris Turner. illus. by Iacopo Bruno. 240p. Capstone. 2014. RTE $18.99. ISBN 9781434265234; pap. $9.25. ISBN 9781434265265.
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Gr 4–7—The three title characters meet up as adolescents and embark on a friendship fostered by a love of solving crimes. When Sherlock, Lupin, and Irene discover a body on the beach, they decide to solve the mystery of the man's death themselves. The plot moves along quickly, and the way in which the quirky friends use witty banter to communicate will hold the interest of reluctant readers. The French setting of 1870s Saint-Malo comes alive as the young sleuths visit deserted mansions, seaside hotels, and a hidden gambling house. Fitting pen-and-ink etchings kick off each short, briskly paced chapter. Fans of Nancy Springer's "Enola Holmes" books (Philomel) will be excited about this promising new series, and it's a solid choice for readers looking for an engaging mystery.—Carrie Shaurette, Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, NJ
A dead body washed ashore would pique anyone's curiosity, especially that of future famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his new friends. Narrated by a twelve-year old Irene Adler ("the first and only girlfriend of Sherlock Holmes"), a seaside romp ensues with the deductive reasoning expected by Sherlock fans. Adler's voice works nicely as a conceit, but plot runs a bit thin.
Reviewed by Carrie Shaurette , Apr 01, 2014

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