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Enola Holmes: the Case of the Missing Marquess
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Enola Holmes: the Case of the Missing Marquess Paperback - 2007

by Springer, Nancy

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When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes,discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on ajourney to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare herfor what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involvedin the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderousvillains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers all whileattempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance.Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode thenecessary clues and find her mother?

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Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title Enola Holmes: the Case of the Missing Marquess
  • Author Springer, Nancy
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Date November 8, 2007
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 11780642-75
  • ISBN 9780142409336 / 0142409332
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.75 x 5.06 x 0.61 in (19.69 x 12.85 x 1.55 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 960
  • Library of Congress subjects London (England), Missing persons
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers—all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother’s strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother?

From the publisher

Nancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten years in the imaginary realms of mythological fantasy, then ventured on contemporary fantasy, magical realism, and women's fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. Her novels and stories for middle-grade and young adults range from contemporary realism, mystery/crime, and fantasy to her critically acclaimed novels based on the Arthurian mythos, I AM MORDRED: A TALE OF CAMELOT and I AM MORGAN LE FAY. Springer's children's books have won her two Edgar Allan Poe awards, a Carolyn W. Field award, various Children's Choice honors and numerous ALA Best Book listings. Her most recent series include the Tales of Rowan Hood, featuring Robin Hood’s daughter, and the Enola Holmes mysteries, starring the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.

Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.

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Media reviews

Enola shows herself to be an intelligent, rational, resourceful and brave protagonist. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

About the author

Nancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten years in the imaginary realms of mythological fantasy, then ventured on contemporary fantasy, magical realism, and women's fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. Her novels and stories for middle-grade and young adults range from contemporary realism, mystery/crime, and fantasy to her critically acclaimed novels based on the Arthurian mythos, I AM MORDRED: A TALE OF CAMELOT and I AM MORGAN LE FAY. Springer's children's books have won her two Edgar Allan Poe awards, a Carolyn W. Field award, various Children's Choice honors and numerous ALA Best Book listings. Her most recent series include the Tales of Rowan Hood, featuring Robin Hood's daughter, and the Enola Holmes mysteries, starring the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.

Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.