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The world’s most famous detective. The most brilliant mind in fiction. But before he became the great detective, who was young Sherlock Holmes?
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The year is 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. His life is that of a perfectly ordinary army officer’s son: boarding school, good manners, a classical education – the backbone of the British Empire. But all that is about to change. With his father suddenly posted to India, and his mother mysteriously ‘unwell’, Sherlock is sent to stay with his eccentric uncle and aunt in their vast house in Hampshire. So begins a summer that leads Sherlock to uncover his first murder, a kidnap, corruption and a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent . . . The Death Cloud is the first in a series of novels in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager – creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Not really aimed at adult Sherlock fans, but a good read for any youngster interested in sluething
12 May 2010
Format:Paperback
My daughter [15] reads a book every few days, plus she has DVD collections of TV's Sherlock Holmes, Poirot, Hannay and the like, that supplement her Dresden Files/Vampire and Rom-Com collection. So she eagerly chose this book to read when it was offered. The storyline is about young Sherlock's first case, he's fourteen and it's 1868. My daughter loved the book, which is aimed squarely at young secondary school kids - in fact it's the first childrens book to be endorsed by the Conan Doyle estate. She says 'Its a new take on Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is still at school, and his older brother Mycroft is totally awesome (he's just left school and taken on the family business as dad has died and mum's ill).'
This first 'Young Sherlock Holmes' book 'Death Cloud' has an ending, but many of the underlying themes are unresolved with Moriarty like arch-villains still left in the shadows (apparently not Moriarty as such, just someone rather like him). For Sherlock Holme's purists the story is in keeping with Conan Doyle's original books, in that there's no Watson [they meet years later], although here young Sherlock does have two 'mates', a street urchin boy and a girl whom he meets via his American home tutor. In terms of 'violent themes' my daughter said 'there aren't any, well other than the odd kidnapping' - although when pressed, she admitted quickly reading through the fight scenes as she was keen to discover the outcome. She thought this book was aimed at 12-14 year olds.
Would she buy the next book in the series - definitely! In fact she would have been very annoyed if there's no sequel - fortunately Young Sherlock Holme's Book 2: Red Leach, and Book 3: Black Ice have now been released [and my daughter was excited when she got them, and loved reading them]. So Book 1: 'Death Cloud' is a hit and 4*, a high score for my daughter also given to the likes of 'His dark materials' and 'Inkheart' [she loves 'Harry Potter' and rates his books 3*, with Michael Morpurgo, 'Chaos Walking' and 'Wyrmeweald' achieving 5*]. For kids aged 7+, also check out Spielberg's excellent PG rated 1988 film 'Young Sherlock Holmes' thats naturally quite sympathetic to this book.
This first 'Young Sherlock Holmes' book 'Death Cloud' has an ending, but many of the underlying themes are unresolved with Moriarty like arch-villains still left in the shadows (apparently not Moriarty as such, just someone rather like him). For Sherlock Holme's purists the story is in keeping with Conan Doyle's original books, in that there's no Watson [they meet years later], although here young Sherlock does have two 'mates', a street urchin boy and a girl whom he meets via his American home tutor. In terms of 'violent themes' my daughter said 'there aren't any, well other than the odd kidnapping' - although when pressed, she admitted quickly reading through the fight scenes as she was keen to discover the outcome. She thought this book was aimed at 12-14 year olds.
Would she buy the next book in the series - definitely! In fact she would have been very annoyed if there's no sequel - fortunately Young Sherlock Holme's Book 2: Red Leach, and Book 3: Black Ice have now been released [and my daughter was excited when she got them, and loved reading them]. So Book 1: 'Death Cloud' is a hit and 4*, a high score for my daughter also given to the likes of 'His dark materials' and 'Inkheart' [she loves 'Harry Potter' and rates his books 3*, with Michael Morpurgo, 'Chaos Walking' and 'Wyrmeweald' achieving 5*]. For kids aged 7+, also check out Spielberg's excellent PG rated 1988 film 'Young Sherlock Holmes' thats naturally quite sympathetic to this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Young Sherlock Holmes: Death Cloud" is the first children's book to be commissioned by the Conan Doyle Estate Ltd. (This isn't the first attempt to imagine the great detective's boyhood, of course, but Mr Lane plays fair with Victorian history and with the life and character of Sherlock Holmes. Fourteen-year-old Sherlock is removed from his boarding school and sent to live with relations in rural Surrey, where he incurs the disfavour of a sinister housekeeper but earns the friendship of a most unusual tutor, Amyus Crowe, an American tracker and bounty hunter. Crowe's lessons come in useful when Sherlock is faced with the puzzle of a strange and deadly dark cloud. In solving the mystery, he makes enemies as well as friends; I need only say that the ultimate villain has devised colossal schemes... The novel combines ingenuity and breathtaking excitement with a real feeling for character. Future books will take Holmes through to his time at university, and I for one am looking forward to reading them!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was the start of a great new series for teenagers, very like the Alex Rider and young bond series shows the reader Sherlock's childhood and what he gets himself into even then. It gives an insight into Sherlock's past that has previously been uncovered. Mystery, adventure and villains all packed into this new book which you will not want to put down.
The series is targeted at teenagers and young adults, but adults will also enjoy this book. Most people would say that this is a 'boy's book' which I do agree with, however girls who are fans of adventure or mystery books will also love this series.
The series is targeted at teenagers and young adults, but adults will also enjoy this book. Most people would say that this is a 'boy's book' which I do agree with, however girls who are fans of adventure or mystery books will also love this series.
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A thrilling read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it is very exciting and an interesting insight into the adolescence of Sherlock Holmes.
Published 1 month ago by Charlie
Generation gap closer
Bought as a guess for a ten year-old grandson, it turned out to be a good read for the grandparents who bought it as well as being enthusiastically enjoyed by the recipient. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian R. Trueman
Young Sherlock amazing
What an amazing and capitivating read. We get insight on how Sherlock's young mind is molded by his summer tutor, who comes from over-seas with his own terrifying stories and a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Denise
notihng excitng happens
i began reading this book curius and excited for a new read i was massivley dissapointed when this book was rubbish. somthing needs to happen its so boring.
Published 3 months ago by N H McLaughlin
Great
To read this you must be motivated, there are a few long dragged out paragraphs in which you feel yourself contenplating putting the book down and watching the TV, but DON'T. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James Rogers
great read-but not what i imagined
Death Cloud was an interesting read, but it didn't seem like Holmes. And with no Watson to tell the tale,itwas more like alex rider. Still, a worthy read.
Published 3 months ago by justin b
A Fantastic Read!
Sherlock is fourteen years old and he's been sent to stay with his Aunt and Uncle in the country. He meets Matty Arnatt, another fourteen year old and they become friends. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lynn Worton
A great start to a brilliant series
There isn't much to say here, other than this is a great book aimed at teenagers, I think. It isn't really for adult fans of the original books, but it's great for the younger... Read more
Published 3 months ago by doctorwhofan98
The One I don't Like
I love this series so don't get me wrong but Death cloud lacked action for me. I couldn't find a good plot and the storyline made absolutely no sense. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Addywiz
Cleverly sets the scene for the adult Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is fourteen years old and with his father away and his brother Mycroft busy with his job in the city Sherlock is sent to spend the holidays with his Uncle... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lizzie Hayes
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