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. Why does a dark cloud float from a corpse covered in red boils. The legend begins, by andrew lane farrar straus giroux, 2011 recommended for 10 and up. Andrew lane is the author of the bestselling young sherlock holmes books. Death cloud is the first of six amazing books in a series. If the author writes a good book but a bad title it might work. Wild inventions and political intrigue are just some of the dangers that sherlock, matty, and virginia must face as they race to prevent more deaths in this first book of the young sherlock holmes series, fully authorized by the estate of sir arthur conan doyle, who created sherlock holmes.
Peacock creates a dark, difficult childhood for holmes devoid of luxury and comfort. On summer break from school, a young sherlock holmes finds a mentor and encounters his first mystery. The title is important because if its a good title it gets the readers more interested in the story. After young sherlock holmes series, andrew did another series called lost worlds which also got some attention. Death cloud sherlock holmes, the legend begins, book one a. But when sherlocks not fighting for his life, his mind is on the case, and lane carefully leads us through the clues that help sherlock figure out whats going on. Death cloud is the first novel in a at this point in time seven book series written by british author andrew lane. Sherlock holmes is one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created, and the original arthur conan doyle stories remain popular, as do many spinoffs in both books and film for adults and young people. Benjy randall, age 10 a great all round adventure book, with lots of action. In the first installment, teenage sherlock is sent to spend a summer with his aunt and uncle in a small town where he uncovers the truth behind two mysterious deaths. Death cloud is the first novel in the young sherlock holmes series that depicts sir arthur conan doyles detective sherlock holmes from the age of fourteen onwards in the 1860s.
Death cloud young sherlock holmes by lane, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Death cloud by andy lane the year is 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. Death cloud is the first in the young sherlock holmes series 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. Hence he released the first book the young sherlock holmes series which was the death cloud in june 2010. I am a fan of sherlock holmes and tend to watch tv series and movies and read books that build on the legend. Sherlock holmes is a teenager and it shows his life before he becomes a famous detective. Shuffled off to stay during school holiday with relatives hes never met, sherlock is not a happy young man. Although i like alex rider, sherlock holmes adventures, even as or especially as a teenager, should be more cerebral and less violent. Click download or read online button to get young sherlock holmes book now. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The first book in the series entitled young sherlock holmes is known as death cloud. The book has been endorsed by the conan doyle estate. I think that your book young sherlock holmes death cloud is a very interesting book for young readers to read about and to inspire them to write their own book in the future. It came out of the window and went up the drain pipe. Sherlock holmes, the legend begins introduces young readers to a 14yearold holmes.
It is the first book in an developing series that shows the development of sherlock holmes. Product description it is the summer of 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. These have been published around the world and are available in 37 different. It was written by andrew lane and released in the uk on june 4, 2010 by macmillan books. The first book in a series of mystery adventures featuring a teenage sherlock and endorsed by the conan doyle estate, now with a new cover lookthe year is 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The book has been endorsed by the conan doyle estate as consistent with sir arthur conan doyles vision of holmes, important to parents who may be looking for books that send their young readers down a more traditional reading path.
Death cloud the year is 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. Andrew lane is the author of the young sherlock holmes series of young adult novels. It is sherlock holmes made more easier to understand and to be enjoyed by teenagers. Compelling and gripping story about the adventures of sherlock holmes as a fourteenyearold boy. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. The man in the house had large boils on his face and hands reminiscent of the plague. Death cloud sherlock holmes, the legend begins, book one. As the title suggests, it follows the fourteenyearold sherlock holmes in a. He has also written numerous spinoff novels based on the bbc scifi television series doctor who, as well as definitive guides to babylon 5 and the wallace and grommit films, and is the author of the bond files. His life is that of a perfectly ordinary army officers son. An unofficial guide to the worlds greatest secret agent. Andrew lane is the author of the young sherlock holmes series of young adult novels, starting with death cloud. Andrew has a wife and a son and lives in dorset, england. I hope you enjoy reading this interview as much as i have.
But before he became the great detective, who was young sherlock holmes. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangershis uncle and auntin their vast house in hampshire. This was shortlisted for the 2010 north east book award. Death cloud is a prequel to doyles sherlock holmes stories. One of those unputdownable books that you have to finish in. 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. Death cloud young sherlock homes series by andrew lane. Death cloud young sherlock holmes, book 1 by andrew lane book cover, description, publication history. Lane and released in the uk on 4 june, 2010 by macmillan books. Sherlock holmes, age 14, unexpectedly summers with farnham relations and befriends orphan matt. If this is supposed to be a portrayal of sherlock holmes as a young teenager, it really doesnt feel like it. They are absolutely marvelous and depict a very different childhood for the young sherlock holmes then andrew lane. Young sherlock holmes has 53 entries in the series. His fearless journey is full of action and does not fail to amaze me in a way that only the incredible creation that is sherlock holmes can.
His life is that of a perfectly ordinary army officers. If you liked this book you must have a looked at the boy sherlock holmes series published by author shane peacock. Young sherlock holmes download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangershis uncle and. Matty tells sherlock of the death cloud he saw coming from a house in town. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. He had shown an extensive knowledge of the holmes series and hence he was selected for writing the series which focused on the early life of sherlock holmes.
Sherlock holmes, age 14, unexpectedly summers with far. Andrew lane author 2010 death cloud young sherlock holmes series book 1 andrew lane author 2011 death cloud young sherlock holmes series book 1 andrew. It is the summer of 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. Then of course every book looks good with a picture of design on the front so it will tell about what the story. Death cloud is the first novel in the young sherlock.
Young sherlock holmes is a series of young adult thriller novels by british author andrew lane featuring arthur conan doyles detective sherlock holmes as a teenager in the 1860s and 70s that is faced with numerous mysteries, crimes and adventures throughout the series. Death cloud young sherlock holmes, book 1 by andrew lane. This book is so good that you simply will not put it down. One of those unputdownable books that you have to finish in one sitting. He has also written numerous spinoff novels based on the bbc scifi television series doctor who, as well as definitive guides to babylon 5 and the wallace and gromit films, and is the author of the bond files. Death cloud is the first novel in the young sherlock holmes series that depicts arthur conan doyles detective sherlock holmes as a teenager in the 1860s and 70s. Andrew lane the year is 1868, and sherlock holmes is fourteen. The whole book doesnt feel like a sherlock holmes mystery but rather a kind of victorian alex rider as it comes across as something similar to the teenage spy book. This was too much like an alex rider novel, perhaps deliberately. The young sherlock is no arm chair detective and he has no shortage of scrapes with death, from escaping burning buildings to battling swordwielding madmen. This is the first series about young sherlock holmes to be endorsedapproved by the arthur conan doyle estate.
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