Becoming Holmes: The Boy Sherlock Homes, His Final Case by Shane Peacock (Englis

Description: Becoming Holmes by Shane Peacock The surprising and shocking conclusion to the unique Boy Sherlock Holmes series now in paperback. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Becoming Holmes is the final book in Shane Peacocks award-winning Boy Sherlock Holmes series, combining brilliant storytelling with fascinating historical detail, and a mystery worthy of one of the greatest sleuths in English literature.It is the summer of 1870 in London, and death seems to be everywhere; at least it feels that way to Sherlock Holmes. Almost seventeen now, he cannot shake the blackness that has descended upon him- he has lost his dear father; his mentor, Sigerson Bell, is growing gravely ill; Irene Doyle, the object of his affections, has left for America; his longtime admirer, Beatrice Leckie, has chosen another suitor; and the death of the great Charles Dickens fills the city with an impending sense of doom. And out there somewhere in that darkness, Sherlocks great enemy, the villainous Malefactor, is spinning his web of evil, planning who knows what. Only one thing can rouse the young detective from the depths of despair- the possibility of justice. Through information gleaned from his brother, Mycroft, Holmes uncovers a new and terrible plot unleashed by his nemesis. Malefactor has infiltrated the British government, employing his nefarious agents, Grimsby and Crew, to help him begin his ascent to complete control. Prepared to do anything to stop this criminal infestation, Sherlock sets out to destroy his rival and bring down him and his henchmen--once and for all. He soon sets off on a twisting trail of death and desperation that eventually leads him to a legendary, abandoned graveyard in the heart of the city. Everything in the brilliant boys life changes as death knocks again.... But in this shocking and spine-tingling conclusion to the series, Sherlock Holmes transforms, becoming the immortal master of criminal detection. Author Biography SHANE PEACOCKwas born in Thunder Bay, grew up in Kapuskasing, and currently lives with his family near Cobourg, Ontario. He is a versatile author, playwright, and journalist whose adult biography, The Great Farini, and the Dylan Maples adventures for young adults garnered much attention. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Saturday Night, Readers Digest, and Macleans and has brought him national-award recognition. The Boy Sherlock Holmes series has earned an amazing string of awards and honors and continues to attract the attention of international judges and book panels. Review Finalist - 2013 Governor Generals Literary Award (Childrens Text)"And so the end comes to the beginning of the story of the worlds most beloved detective….The series has courageously woven together famous people, popular myths and the street-level views of London. The mysteries, themselves, contain the illusive clues so reminiscent of Doyles work…. The story is ripe with premonitions…. Readers … will find this a satisfactory and hang-on-to-your-seat read. It was sad to know this is the final installment...." –Highly Recommended, CM Magazine"…Peacock concludes his stellar saga with a final mystery…. This is a solid period mystery. Peacock once again uses London as a character…. Such characters as Irene Doyle, Malefactor (who will become Moriarty), Lestrade, and even a whiff of Watson all contribute to a feeling of authenticity … this is a strong story. The ending is exciting and unexpected. This is an excellent conclusion to a wonderful series." — VOYA Magazine Review Quote Finalist - 2013 Governor Generals Literary Award (Childrens Text) "And so the end comes to the beginning of the story of the worlds most beloved detective....The series has courageously woven together famous people, popular myths and the street-level views of London. The mysteries, themselves, contain the illusive clues so reminiscent of Doyles work.... The story is ripe with premonitions.... Readers ... will find this a satisfactory and hang-on-to-your-seat read. It was sad to know this is the final installment...." -Highly Recommended, CM Magazine "...Peacock concludes his stellar saga with a final mystery.... This is a solid period mystery. Peacock once again uses London as a character.... Such characters as Irene Doyle, Malefactor (who will become Moriarty), Lestrade, and even a whiff of Watson all contribute to a feeling of authenticity ... this is a strong story. The ending is exciting and unexpected. This is an excellent conclusion to a wonderful series." -- VOYA Magazine Description for Sales People Features the best-loved detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes. Popularity for Sherlock is currently raging following the success of BBC series and Guy Ritchies films. The final instalment of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Boy Sherlock series, now in paperback. Named one of the Top Ten Crime Fiction for Youth by Booklist. Peacock won the Arthur Ellis Award for the first instalment Eye of the Crow (Tundra, 2011). Details ISBN1770497684 Author Shane Peacock Short Title BECOMING HOLMES Series Boy Sherlock Holmes Language English ISBN-10 1770497684 ISBN-13 9781770497689 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Imprint Tundra Books Country of Publication Canada Place of Publication Ontario Illustrations maps Audience Age 10-14 Series Number 06 Subtitle The Boy Sherlock Homes, His Final Case Publication Date 2014-04-22 Publisher Tundra Books DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile Pages 264 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137629715;

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