Pages: 216
Intended Audience: Tweens
Genre: Mystery
Notes for Parents: Some mild
violence and a few mature scenes.
The Back Cover
When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has
disappeared, she quickly sets off to find her in London—but nothing can prepare
her for what awaits. For when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the
kidnapping of a young marquess, and must flee murderous villains and elude her
shrewd older brothers—all while trying to piece together clues to her mother’s disappearance.
Amid all the chaos, can Enola find the marquess and her mother?
What you should know:
There are six books in the series, and the first has
been made into a Netflix film, with a second film in the works.
The Review
Fourteen-year-old Enola is a plucky and intelligent
girl who sets off on her own to solve the mystery of her missing mother. She’s
determined and resourceful as she braves the streets of 19th century
London. The story is easy-to-read and moves at a good pace. The plot and
subplots are simple and interesting, and the characters are well-drawn and
likeable. Some words and terms used are rather archaic, or uniquely British, and
may be a bit of a challenge for some readers. Regardless, the story is
relatable and fun.
Recommendation ☺☺☺ (3.5/5)
It’s
a lovely middle-school novel with an intelligent and tenacious protagonist.
Compared to the Netflix film, it’s a much tamer, less complex story. Recommended…but
the film was much more exciting.
Springer, Nancy. Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess. New York: Puffin Books, 2006.
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