FICTION

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Black Peter

by adapts M. J. Cosson
978-0-7613-7092-5. ea vol: illus. by Sophie Rohrbach and JT Morrow. 48p. (On the Case with Holmes and Watson Series). map. further reading. Web sites. CIP. Lerner/Graphic Universe. Mar. 2012. PLB $27.93; pap. $6.95; ebook $19.95.
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Gr 4–6—Black Peter takes readers into the world of pirates with the murder of Captain Peter Carey, aka Black Peter. In Cardboard Box, a woman receives a box containing two human ears, possibly sent by a medical student seeking revenge because she had asked him to vacate the room he rented. The texts are simply written and easy to follow, and the illustrations help to keep readers involved in the stories. Each book includes a map of London, an illustrated cast of characters, and a letter from Dr. Watson explaining Holmes's logic in solving the cases. This graphic format brings the lesser-known Sherlock adventures to light. Readers who enjoy the series will be pleased with these additions.—Catherine Brenner, Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY
Also adapted by M. J. Cosson. These graphic novel–style adaptations of Holmes's adventures may appeal to middle graders not quite ready for Conan Doyle's originals. The dialogue, though over-explanatory, is easy to follow; appended "How Did Holmes Solve It?" pages spell things out even further. The illustrations are atmospheric but a little too caricaturish (check out Holmes's chin). Reading list, websites. Review covers these Graphic Universe: On the Case with Holmes and Watson titles: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Black Peter and Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cardboard Box.
Reviewed by Catherine Brenner , Mar 01, 2012

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