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Who needs Sherlock when you've got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers - the game is afoot! - Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it! - Sarah Mlynowski, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Whatever After series Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the friendship at the heart of this riveting mystery. It's only logical that you should read it at once. - Pseudonymous Bosch, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Secret Series and the Bad Books series A lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby's ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby. - Publishers Weekly Brisk pacing, likable characters, a few silly Holmes jokes and a diverse neighborhood, carefully and realistically described by John, are ingredients for success. A smart, fresh take on an old favorite makes for a terrific series kickoff. - Kirkus Reviews Will delight readers as they attempt to solve the mystery of a missing dog. Eulberg's middle grade debut is a first purchase for mystery lovers. - School Library Journal Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next. - Booklist Young readers will admire the super sleuth and her equally likable sidekick. Perfect for mystery fans. - School Library Connection

Who needs Sherlock when you've got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers - the game is afoot! - Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it! - Sarah Mlynowski, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Whatever After series Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the friendship at the heart of this riveting mystery. It's only logical that you should read it at once. - Pseudonymous Bosch, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Secret Series and the Bad Books series A lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby's ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby. - Publishers Weekly Brisk pacing, likable characters, a few silly Holmes jokes and a diverse neighborhood, carefully and realistically described by John, are ingredients for success. A smart, fresh take on an old favorite makes for a terrific series kickoff. - Kirkus Reviews Will delight readers as they attempt to solve the mystery of a missing dog. Eulberg's middle grade debut is a first purchase for mystery lovers. - School Library Journal Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next. - Booklist Young readers will admire the super sleuth and her equally likable sidekick. Perfect for mystery fans. - School Library Connection

Who needs Sherlock when you've got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers - the game is afoot! - Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT</p> Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it! - Sarah Mlynowski, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Whatever After series</p> Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the friendship at the heart of this riveting mystery. It's only logical that you should read it at once. - Pseudonymous Bosch, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Secret Series and the Bad Books series</p> A lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby's ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby. - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p> Brisk pacing, likable characters, a few silly Holmes jokes and a diverse neighborhood, carefully and realistically described by John, are ingredients for success. A smart, fresh take on an old favorite makes for a terrific series kickoff. - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p> Will delight readers as they attempt to solve the mystery of a missing dog. Eulberg's middle grade debut is a first purchase for mystery lovers. - <i>School Library Journal</i></p> Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next. - <i>Booklist</i></p> Young readers will admire the super sleuth and her equally likable sidekick. Perfect for mystery fans. - <i>School Library Connection</i></p>

Who needs Sherlock when you've got Shelby Holmes on the case? This smart, funny mystery brings all the charm of the classic Holmes and Watson stories to a fresh, contemporary setting. Watch out readers - the game is afoot! - Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT Fun, fresh and unputdownable. I loved, loved, LOVED it! - Sarah Mlynowski, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Whatever After series Young Shelby may be hunting for a lost spaniel rather than the Hound of the Baskervilles but she is no less dogged a detective than Sherlock himself. And even a legendary malcontent like S. Holmes or P. Bosch will be moved by the friendship at the heart of this riveting mystery. It's only logical that you should read it at once. - Pseudonymous Bosch, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Secret Series and the Bad Books series A lively present-day update of Sherlock Holmes, one with plenty of winks to the source material. Readers will delight in Shelby's ability to read clues in this well-plotted mystery and sympathize with Watson who, along with the rest of the supporting cast, is generally two steps behind Shelby. - Publishers Weekly Brisk pacing, likable characters, a few silly Holmes jokes and a diverse neighborhood, carefully and realistically described by John, are ingredients for success. A smart, fresh take on an old favorite makes for a terrific series kickoff. - Kirkus Reviews Will delight readers as they attempt to solve the mystery of a missing dog. Eulberg's middle grade debut is a first purchase for mystery lovers. - School Library Journal Mystery fans may try to solve the case, but most, like John, will enjoy just hanging out with Shelby to see what happens next. - Booklist Young readers will admire the super sleuth and her equally likable sidekick. Perfect for mystery fans. - School Library Connection

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Elizabeth Eulberg is not a detective (or so she claims). She is, however, the award-winning author of middle-grade novels The Great Shelby Holmes The Great Shelby Holmes Meets Her Match, and The Great Shelby Holmes and the Coldest Case, and internationally bestselling author of The Lonely Hearts Club, Prom & Prejudice, Take a Bow, Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality, Better Off Friends, We Can Work it Out, and Just Another Girl. Elizabeth lives outside Manhattan, where she spends her free time stalking English bulldogs in her neighborhood and filling her brain attic with random pop-culture facts. www.elizabetheulberg.com @ElizEulberg

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