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The Great Shelby Holmes

Elizabeth Eulberg
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The Great Shelby Holmes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Elizabeth Eulberg

The Great Shelby Holmes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

In The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg, a young girl named Shelby Holmes, renowned for her detective skills, teams up with a new friend, John Watson, who recently moved to the neighborhood. Together, they solve mysteries, navigating the challenges of friendship and the complexities of life in their urban community.

Humorous

Playful

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,556 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg charms readers with its clever twist on the Sherlock Holmes legacy, featuring an engaging friendship and witty dialogue. Young readers appreciate the intriguing mystery and relatable characters. Some critics note predictable plot elements, but overall, the book is praised for its imaginative storytelling and encouraging themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Great Shelby Holmes?

A reader who enjoys The Great Shelby Holmes likely appreciates clever mysteries, witty characters, and middle-grade adventures. Fans of Harriet the Spy or The Mysterious Benedict Society will enjoy this modern Sherlock Holmes-inspired tale with a sharp, young detective leading the charge.

4.3

1,556 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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