Sir arthur conan doyle first editions 1859 1930 british writer, physician knighted for medical services during the south african war and creator of sherlock holmes, the bestknown detective in literature and the embodiment of sharp reasoning. Im always excited to find a new series to add to our shelves. A book trailer we created for the 100 year old secret by tracy barrett. A third rediscovered case from the files of sherlock holmes by hall, arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tracy barretts the 100 year old secret the sherlock files is a real pageturner of a mystery, rich in setting and detail, wellplotted and full of foreshadowing which enable the reader to use the clues to solve the case right along with young detectives xena and xander holmes. The sherlock files series 4 primary works 4 total works modern technology meets the classic detective story in this childrens mystery series from tracy barrett, bestselling author of anna of byzantium. Dec 28, 2009 arent the sherlock holmes stories a bit elementary. The 100yearold secret by tracy barrett book 1 of the sherlock files series.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 100yearold secret. The 100 year old secret is the first book in the sherlock files series written by tracy barrett. Tracy barrett is the author of numerous books and magazine articles for young readers. The sherlock files book one and millions of other books are available for instant access. So far there have been eight books released in the series, with the eighth book released in september 2015. She finished it in a few hours and was very dissapointed as she felt it was written for much younger kids and boring. Jan 14, 2010 the 100 year old secret is the first book in the sherlock files series written by tracy barrett. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But the holmes stories are nonetheless pretty thin.
This second entry in the sherlock files, which has xander and xena holmes in possession of their ancestor sherlock s coldcase files, riffs a bit on the hound of the baskervilles, though maybe less than one would think. The sherlock files book one kindle edition by tracy barrett. I found this on the shelf at the library and gave it to my daughter to readwhich she whizzed through and then insisted i. Celebrated artist and author eugene yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in soviet russia to pen this newbery honor book. But when his father, a member of the state security police, is arrested. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. An indelible character, certainly, and a benchmark storytelling innovation. Xena and xander holmes think living in london will be boring. List of authors of new sherlock holmes stories wikipedia.
This is a series which has great promise for future installments. The year is 1868, and fourteen year old sherlock holmes faces his most baffling mystery yet. Tracy barrett is the author of the sherlock files books, as well as several other acclaimed books for young people, including king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. The 100 year old secret the sherlock files book one.
Audio excerpt from 100 year old secret, the sherlock files series name pronunciation with tracy barrett. Book trailers for readers presents the 100 year old secret. The 100yearold secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy barrett book cover, description, publication history. The 100yearold secret sherlock files by tracy barrett. The 100yearold secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy. The siblings set out to solve the cases their famous ancestor could. The 100 year old secret the sherlock files series book 1 tracy barrett author 2010 the beast of blackslope the sherlock files series book 2.
Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100yearold secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will. Her books have been named an ala best book for young adults, a bank street best childrens book of the year, and a new york public library book for the teen age, among many other honors. The 100yearold secretthe sherlock files book one by tracy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the 100yearold secret. Audio excerpt from 100yearold secret, the sherlock files series name pronunciation with tracy barrett. So, if your reader likes hidden secret type mysteries, or if you want to try one out, this is a perfectly fine place to start. One might think it presumptuous of two children to assume that they could succeed where the legendary sleuth had failed, but, kids being kids, they do. Find in a library find the 100 year old secret the sherlock files book one near you. In this first book from the sherlock files, xena and xander discover that they are related to the great sherlock holmes and try to solve one of the unsolved cases in his casebook. Sherlock holmes is public property but steer clear of. Apr 28, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Jun 04, 2010 black ice is the third 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.
Phillip gold, who has selected this issues pick of the month, shares some elementary tips on how to collect books featuring the famous detective. Sally, 5l by typing my name in the box to take this quiz, i am indicating that i have read the whole book from beginning to end, and i am taking this quiz by myself without help from others. Oct 05, 2012 you can only read sherlock holmes with your kid if he she has the craze for it,either they are born with it or they devlop it. This time holmes needs all of his fabulous powers of deduction and three different disguises to rescue a secret bomb sight and its swiss inventor from the clutches of professor moriarty lionel atwill. A study in friendship 1995, the secret documents of sherlock holmes 1999, the secret notebooks of sherlock holmes 2004, the secret archives. Mycroft, his older brother, has been found with a knife in his hand, locked in a room with a corpse. Another engaging sleuth fest from the universal series starring the indomitable duo, basil rathbone and nigel bruce. The 100yearold secretthe sherlock files book one by. The amulet disappeared from a museum in london years ago. About the author tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium.
The sherlock files, the 100 year old secret by tracy barrett. Tracy barrett was born in cleveland, ohio, but grew up just outside new york city, new york. The 100yearold secret by tracy barrett, read by david pittu. Modern technology meets the classic detective story in this childrens mystery series from tracy barrett, bestselling author of anna of byzantium. Tracy barrett has written more than twenty books for children and young adults.
Tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. Arent the sherlock holmes stories a bit elementary. This book is the first in a series of four that introduces a young reader to the sir arthur conan doyle mysteries of sherlock holmes via sherlocks great great grandchildren, xena and xander. How old should my kid be to read sherlock holmes with me. Her books have been named an ala best book for young adults, a bank street best childrens book of the year, and a new york public library book for the teen age, among other honors. Mar 31, 2012 a book trailer we created for the 100 year old secret by tracy barrett. My first contemporary ya novel, freefall summer, came out last year, and is loosely.
Type your first name, then your teachers initial and grade level. Science fiction adventure biography nonfiction fiction mystery poetry. So if youve read some and are thinking of reading the others youd better get started. Xena and xander holmes discover they are related to the famous detective sherlock holmes and inherit. Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100yearold secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will intrigue young sleuths everywhere. Heres a list of all 9 sherlock holmes books along with the years in which they were first published whoops, thats interesting. The brother and sister find themselves in the country village of blackslope, where 100 years ago sherlock failed to get to. They are the direct descendants of the great detective sherlock holmes and have inherited his casebook of unsolved mysteries. Xanders classmate gives a report at school about a famous amulet of the egyptian god of time, thoth. The 100yearold secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy barrett. Fourteenyearold sherlock holmes is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in hampshire and teams up with matty arnatt to investigate two mysterious deaths which appear to be somehow related to a black cloud which sherlock holmes has to solve. Xena and xander holmes discover, shortly after moving to england, to london to be specific, that they are descendants of sherlock holmes. On a recent trip to my local library, i picked up the first in tracy barretts new series, the sherlock files. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Almost immediately they are contacted by a society for the preservation of famous detectives and informed that they truly are descendants of the famous detective sherlock holmes. The 100 year old secret is the first of a series in the sherlock files mysteries. Purchased this as one of a group of books requested by a 10 year old. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Her books have been named an ala best book for young adults, a bank. The bbcs sherlock, starring benedict cumberbatch, left, and martin.
Sally, 5l by typing my name in the box to take this quiz, i am indicating that i have read the whole book from beginning to end. If you look at the sherlock holmes story that is set in august 1914 his last bow, then, as user has pointed out. Barrett is best known for her historical young adult novel, anna of byzantium, a fictionalized retelling of the life of princess anna comnena in medieval byzantium. The year is 1868, and fourteenyearold sherlock holmes faces his most baffling mystery yet. Xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre related to sherlock holmes and have inherited his unsolved casebook. Much like the sisters grimm series only for young mystery lovers. The sherlock files book one ebook written by tracy barrett. More childrens more young adult more by tracy barrett. Shes much too interested in too many things to stick to one genre, and has published nonfiction as well as historical fiction, mysteries, fantasy, time travel, myth and fairytale retellings, and contemporary realistic novels. Written at a 4th grade level with a high interest story line, the story is accessible to a wide range of readers. Although written at a preteen level, this book as well as the other three sequels is very well written and was enjoyed by a 73 year old grandpa who loved sherlock holmes mysteries as a kid. Here are 18 detective novels that are worth reading if you loved sherlock holmes. Andrew sees an old picture of xander as a daisy and thought he was a girl how did they find the school the artists son went 100 years ago. Books similar to the 100yearold secret the sherlock.
The 100yearold secret by tracy barrett overdrive rakuten. Xena and xander holmes have moved to london with their parents. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added. Although not always completely convincing, the first book in the sherlock files is a fastpaced, entertaining mystery. Above are sherlock files series books that are currently on. Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100 year old secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will intrigue young sleuths everywhere. The leader of the group then gives them a book containing sherlock holmes unsolved cases, and the children decide to try their hand at solving one of. The sherlock files, the 100yearoldsecret is included in the kids wings tempests and teamwork collection of literature guides for awardwinning novels and intermediatelevel picture books. Dec 27, 20 sherlock holmes is public property but steer clear of watsons second wife. Sir arthur conan doyle adrian harrington rare books. Every puzzle can be solved by using the clues to eliminate possibilities until the location of a specific block can be determined. The secret files of sherlock holmes 1990 the secret chronicles of sherlock holmes 1992, the secret journals of sherlock holmes 1993, holmes and watson. Just finished this book, a quick read, even for my 9yr old. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Ive written twentyfour books for young readers and one for adults. When their parents are offered an employment opportunity in london, england, xena and her younger brother, xander holmes, move from their sunny florida home to cold and wet london. She is also the author of the sherlock files series, which follows the adventures of two young descendants of holmes. But one afternoon theyre handed a cryptic note that leads them to a hidden roomand a secret society. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 100 year old secret. Jul 28, 2016 and the next five years were dedicated to famous five and secret seven, followed by nancy drew and hardy boys. Ive found that kids really like a good series and the way that the characters continue to grow. In this first book from the \ sherlock files,\ xena and xander discover that they are related to the great sherlock holmes and try to solve one of the unsolved cases in his casebook. The 100yearold secret the sherlock files series, book 1. My most recent middlegrade novel, marabel and the book of fate, is a funny fairy tale. Breaking stalins nose follows 10 year old sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalins communist party. It is your task, based upon the information available in provided clues, to determine the locations of 36 blocks.
The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir authur conan doyle. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Our tempests and teamwork package includes a site license for one school, a spiral bound book, and cd. The sherlock files book one kindle edition by barrett, tracy.
The 100yearold secret the sherlock files published june 10th 2008 by listening library audio audio cd. What if you inherited sherlock holmess book of unsolved cases. The first installment is call the 100 year old secret. The 100 year old secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy barrett book cover, description, publication history. The ghost of lady margaret by elizabeth mcdavid jones. Xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre related to sherlock holmes and have. It was thought to be so powerful that it could turn back time one day every hundred years. Upon moving to their new home in london, siblings xena and xander holmes immediately discover a strange but true fact.
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