The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth EulbergMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This Bluebonnet nominee is a great read. I am a Sherlock Holmes fan and I liked the subtle nods to the books and even the culture of the fandom. It is definitely a reinvention of the stories with Shelby and Watson, but it is those subtle nods that amuse me the most. Such as Shelby's addiction to sugar, and her dog being Sir Arthur. When she gave herself the name Cumberbatch in an undercover situation I had a great chuckle. The humor was often subtle and intelligent. The joy of this book, is that it can be enjoyed on multiple levels. I loved it because of the pop culture references and the Sherlock Holmes parallels, but I can see students loving it just for the quirky character that is Shelby. Sir Arthur the English Bulldog was a funny character and I would like to see more of his personality in future books if there were to be more.
The book also tackles growing up issues such as divorce, making friends and being the new kid. Each touched on without being cloying or over-preachy. Overall it was a very enjoyable read and a great addition to the Bluebonnet list.
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