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Young Sherlock Holmes 5: Snake Bite
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Kidnapped and taken to China, Sherlock finds himself plunged into adventure. How can three men be bitten by the same poisonous snake in different parts of Shanghai? Who wants them dead, and why? The answer seems to lie in a message hidden in a diagram like a spider’s web. But solving it leads to an even more urgent question: what has all this got to do with a plot to blow up an American warship? Sherlock is about to brave terrors greater than any he has faced before . . . Sherlock Holmes: think you know him? Think again.
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Andrew Lane is an author, journalist and lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan. This is his first series for young adults. He lives in Dorset with his wife and son. Andrew's passion for the original novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his determination to create an authentic teenage Sherlock Holmes made him the perfect choice to work with the Conan Doyle Estate to reinvent the world’s most famous detective as a teenage boy.
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At last... another excellent book by Andrew Lane!
When one reads (or watches of TV or films) Sherlock Holmes, we all accept that he knows a lot of things. But very few of us think "how did he learn this?"
In the first of the Young Sherlock Holmes series by Andrew Lane, Sherlock is sent to an Uncle & Aunt in the country whilst his Mother is recuperating. Amyus Crowe is assigned (by older brother Mycroft) to be Sherlock's tutor. Throughout this & over the next three books, & one "novelette", Amyus (& his daughter Virginia, who Sherlock takes a shine too) teaches Sherlock & his friend Matty how to "think outside the box".
In Snake Bite, Sherlock finds himself travelling to China on a cargo ship. With his usual “I might just as well learn while I work” attitude, Sherlock gains much respect from the Captain & crew. The ship’s cook befriends Cherlock & begins to teach Sherlock to speak chinese & also the art of Tai’Chi.
Once in China, Sherlock finds himself investigating the death of a friend, another friend’s father as well as the Head Cook from another ship, all of whom die in very similar circumstances.
As usual, Andrew Lane gives an exceptional view as to how Sherlock may have learned what he did to become the man we know today.
When one reads (or watches of TV or films) Sherlock Holmes, we all accept that he knows a lot of things. But very few of us think "how did he learn this?"
In the first of the Young Sherlock Holmes series by Andrew Lane, Sherlock is sent to an Uncle & Aunt in the country whilst his Mother is recuperating. Amyus Crowe is assigned (by older brother Mycroft) to be Sherlock's tutor. Throughout this & over the next three books, & one "novelette", Amyus (& his daughter Virginia, who Sherlock takes a shine too) teaches Sherlock & his friend Matty how to "think outside the box".
In Snake Bite, Sherlock finds himself travelling to China on a cargo ship. With his usual “I might just as well learn while I work” attitude, Sherlock gains much respect from the Captain & crew. The ship’s cook befriends Cherlock & begins to teach Sherlock to speak chinese & also the art of Tai’Chi.
Once in China, Sherlock finds himself investigating the death of a friend, another friend’s father as well as the Head Cook from another ship, all of whom die in very similar circumstances.
As usual, Andrew Lane gives an exceptional view as to how Sherlock may have learned what he did to become the man we know today.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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At the end of the fourth novel, "Fire Storm", Sherlock woke from a drugged sleep to find himself on board a ship bound for China. "Young Sherlock Holmes: Snake Bite" by Andrew Lane sees him separated from his friends and family, a stranger in a strange land, facing baffling mystery and deadly danger. Mr Lane somehow devises adventures for the youngster that sit comfortably within the precise period setting, that are suspenseful, thrilling and intelligent, and that credibly contribute towards the development of his character. It's no mean feat to write so convincingly of young Holmes in Shanghai, solving the problem of apparently impossible murders by snake venom, foiling a plot to destroy an American warship, learning oriental martial arts the hard way, and confronting one of the vilest criminals imaginable - and we can believe that all this contributes towards his becoming the man Dr Watson will later meet at Bart's Hospital. A cracking good read, as ever.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By craig malone
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Very good book
The book had a very good story. And a sad ending for Sherlock
I read the book very easily and there wasn't any really difficult words.
:-)
The book had a very good story. And a sad ending for Sherlock
I read the book very easily and there wasn't any really difficult words.
:-)
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Fab!
Would recommend it to anyone of any age over 9. Ideal for children who are competent readers and enjoy a good adventure - years 5 and upwards.
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young sherlock
would be much better if you get gewt all the sets on kindle
this is a good book with a good story
this is a good book with a good story
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My 12yr old son is enjoying this series of books and couldn't put this one down. Great book, quick delivery
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another awesome outing for the young sherlock
excellent racy story that makes for a two chapter per night bed time story captivatig and inspiring my ten year old
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What a book! It is amazing! I didn't want it to end. It left puzzles and a cliffhanger, in a sense. I hope that he writes the next one very soon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dale Booton
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Exciting read
This book was very enjoyable. It successfully creates an embryonic Sherlock Holmes. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more of these adventure stories.
Published 3 months ago by gerry nicklin
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Good book
This was an extremely good follow on from the last book, and showed Sherlock in a new light. A must read!
Published 3 months ago by L
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Excellent
A great read and an intriguing story line. It really links back to Conan Doyle's own work. Perfect for any Holmes fan.
Published 3 months ago by Abe218
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Sherlock Holmes snake bite
I thought this book was brill
Do be warned it ends on a cliffhanger
But I loved it!!
Hope you love it to !
Do be warned it ends on a cliffhanger
But I loved it!!
Hope you love it to !
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