In a nutshell: enthralling new mysteries for a young Holmes
Artie Doyle can’t resist the temptation offered by a mysterious invitation to an evening of magic, and, fresh from their adventures solving crimes committed by the creepy Gravediggers Club, he and his best friend Ham are soon caught up in more intrigue and adventure. Young Artie is based on the young Arthur Conan Doyle of course, and the stories are a clever mix of puzzle, conspiracy and history – late Victorian Edinburgh is brought to vivid life. Satisfying adventure stories in their own right, with a good helping of humour to ease and then emphasise the tension, these are also excellent introductions to the works of the great man himself.
Readers fascinated by Holmes will also enjoy Elizabeth Eulberg’s The Great Shelby Holmes series, which is another clever and engaging tribute to the great detective. ~ Andrea Reece
And you can find an interactive Google map showing all the sites of events in the book and in Arthur Conan Doyle's life here https://ow.ly/3pNz308SrJg
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One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all -- Sherlock Holmes. But right now Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve. Artie and his friend Ham are hired to investigate a series of suspicious accidents that have befallen world-famous magician, the Great Wizard of the North. It seems someone is determined to sabotage his spectacular new illusion. When the huge mechanical dragon created for the show vanishes, the theft appears to be completely impossible. Artie must reveal the trick and unmask the villain or face the deadly consequences. The cards have been dealt, the spell has been cast, and the game is afoot once more! Robert J. Harris, author of The World's Gone Loki series and Will Shakespeare and the Pirate's Fire, brings the young Conan Doyle to life in the second book of this ingenious new detective series.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Artie Conan Doyle and the Vanishing Dragon and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Artie Conan Doyle and the Vanishing Dragon features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Artie Conan Doyle and the Vanishing Dragon is available in Ebook, Paperback
Artie Conan Doyle and the Vanishing Dragon was written by Robert J. Harris and published by Floris Books
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