Instead, they seem more concerned about the condition of the estate and what Enola has been doing for the past ten years. The case of the missing marquess : an Enola Holmes mystery / by Nancy Springer. Unknown to them, she sets out on her own, in search of their mother who has gone missing. Quick, light, enjoyable.. *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program, Nov 08, 2007 This is a pretty cool little adventure/mystery in the life of Sherlock Holmes's little sister Enola. Another question might be, "How mature is the reader?" Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers—all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother’s strange disappearance.
I've had lots of fun in the past when I have dived in but these days there does seem to be rather. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Praise. eISBN : 978-1-440-68439-5 [1. It didn't blow me away, but it was a fun way to pass an evening, and I might even read on in the series if I'm ever craving another quick little mystery tale. That said, I can think of few YA books that are, actually, mysteries - complete with a missing person, a detective, and hidden clues. So Enola makes a plan and runs away to London to find her mother. Please try again later. Tips to keep in mind for World Mental Health Day If you make a purchase, I'll receive a referral fee. It's never been totally dismissed that Sherlock had a canonical sister. Praise for Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Edgar Award Nominee! Enola is a young girl in 1888; sexism is a part of life. It's a short read but entertaining with enough chuckles and even a few Holmsian tingles when Enola and Sherlock collide for me to come back looking for book 2. We are experiencing technical difficulties. It's never been totally dismissed that Sherlock had a canonical sister. Are you in line for the new Enola books coming... 24 New and Upcoming Graphic Novels for Young Readers. There's not much to say about this book. Well, I, for one, am delighted to meet the acquaintance of Miss Enola Holmes, even if poor Papa Doyle never knew this belated child of the family he created. On Enola's fourteenth birthday, her mother disappears. The writing was very engaging for me and I thought it was really funny and beautiful. Blog. She is intelligent and resourceful without being annoying, a perplexing and pleasing blend of the expected mann. Best of all, she manages to be independent of her brother, both in terms of the story and in terms of my expectations. I wasn't impressed. I'm not sure how I found this series which also features a strong young female protagonist but I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this mystery story and how action-packed it was. Enjoyed this quite a bit - my only real complaint is that it was too short! Summary: Enola Holmes, much younger sister of detective Sherlock Holmes, must travel to London in disguise to unravel the disappearance of her missing mother.
Instead, they seem more concerned about the condition of the estate and what Enola has been doing for the past ten years. Enola is certainly no match for Flavia (she doesn't even give her bicycle a name for heaven's sake) and Nancy Springer's Victorian England doesn't convince as seamlessly as Pullman's Sally Lockhart books. It's been a while since I dipped my toes in the YA sea. What a delightful character!