Tim Collins

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels

A Puzzle Quest

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 12/05/2022

ISBN: 9781780557502

Age: 7-9 years

Subject: Fiction

Category: Fiction

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 192 pages

Illustration: Black and white

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

When the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it’s up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime. But with multiple suspects and a trail that’s starting to run cold, will they be able to catch the culprit in time?

The first book in a brand-new Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series, this fun puzzle adventure contains over 30 games – such as mazes, search games and silhouette matches – that are woven into the action, so the reader can feel immersed in the exciting detective plot and help Bones and Catson solve the mystery.

Reviews:

A good romp of a mystery

The School Librarian

A very interesting concept, slightly reminiscent of the 'Choose your own Adventure' books. This will appeal to key stage 2 readers, especially those who may have reading difficulties and encourages collaboration among readers, with one reading the story and the other solving the puzzles.

The School Librarian on ‘Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask’

Sales points:

  • An exciting detective story for middle-grade readers, featuring top-dog detective Sherlock Bones and his feline assistant, Dr Catson

  • Intricately illustrated puzzles are woven into the plot, so the reader can feel immersed in the story and help Sherlock and Catson solve the crime

  • With over 30 fun puzzles to solve, including spot-the-difference games, matching pairs and mazes

  • The second title in the series, Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask, will publish in September 2022

About the Author:

Tim Collins

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.

About the Illustrator:

John Bigwood

John Bigwood is an illustrator and graphic designer based in London. He has worked across a range of books for children and adults, such as the best-selling Sherlock Bones series and How to Draw People for the Artistically Anxious.

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