Book details
Missing Heir (Sherlock Files, 4)
Description
Xena and Xander have just learned that their shy classmate, Alice, is the heir to a royal throne! Then they discover that their ancestor, Sherlock Holmes, had his suspicions about the kidnapping and return of Alice's grandmother, the princess of Borogovia. Alice is to be crowned on her thirteenth birthday . . . but she goes missing days before the ceremony. Who would kidnap a princess? Where would they hide her in a city where Xena and Xander Holmes--and the police!--are looking for her? And then there's the biggest mystery of all: is Alice really the princess?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'The Missing Heir (Sherlock Files, 4)' by Tracy Barrett offers readers an engaging and suspenseful mystery that is sure to captivate those who enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering secrets alongside the protagonists.
- Intellectual Challenge: The book encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as readers are invited to piece together clues alongside the young sleuths, Xena and Xander Holmes, who are descendants of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
- Educational Value: As part of the Sherlock Files series, this book incorporates elements of history and literature by referencing the original Sherlock Holmes stories, thus providing educational content in an entertaining format.
- Character Development: Readers who have followed the series will appreciate the character development and dynamics between the siblings, as well as the growth they experience as they tackle the challenges of the case in 'The Missing Heir'.