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| The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan - mystery book review |
Nancy Springer
Philomel Books
2008
AVAILABLE:
hard copy, paperback, Kindle & Nook
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THE CASE OF THE PECULIAR PINK FAN is the fourth book
in the An Enola Holmes Mystery
series.
Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes,
the younger sister of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, has runaway to pursue
her own detective pursuits in London, England. Because it's 1889, Enola has
taken extraordinary measures to maintain her independence from her overbearing
brothers and society at large. As the mistress of disguise, she manages to fool
the world as the indispensable assistant of "Dr. Ragostin, the Scientific
Perditorian." Of course there is no Dr. Ragostin, but who would turn to a
young girl for help if they knew that? While on another case Enola spots an old
friend, Lady Cecily. The young girl notices Enola and frantically signals with
a pink paper fan that she's in danger and in dire need of rescuing. But from
what? Cecily is whisked away by her chaperones before Enola can learn more.
After tracking a series of clues Enola discovers her old friend is being held
prisoner and if not rescued soon, will be forced into a dreadful marriage.
This is a delightful read and a
stand-alone mystery in the series. It's full of clever language and unusual
situations showcasing the outrageous exploits a most remarkable young girl.
Less experienced readers may have a little difficulty getting into the story,
but if someone read the first chapter to them they'd be hooked and finish it on
their own.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Girls-- grades
7-9
MYSTERY / SUSPENSE: Full of stealth & disguises
KID APPEAL: Advanced readers & Sherlock Holmes fans
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