Griffin is spending the summer with his uncle, investigating a strange case that the great Sherlock Holmes has turned away. Along the way, Griffin shows his uncle just what it means to have true faith in God, even when the case challenges that. A woman claims that her husband was eaten by the Loch Ness Monster, but monsters aren't real--or are they?
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Griffin is spending the summer with his uncle, investigating a strange case that the great Sherlock Holmes has turned away. Along the way, Griffin shows his uncle just what it means to have true faith in God, even when the case challenges that. A woman claims that her husband was eaten by the Loch Ness Monster, but monsters aren't real--or are they?
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This is definitely a book that kids will enjoy. It was written by an author with a whimsical imagination! Griffin Sharpe is a young boy with acute deducting skills. He notices the finest details without trying. His mind is always thinking about the situations at hand, and his story will keep curious readers busy trying to catch all the details too.
Griffin is sent to London to visit his uncle, Rupert Snodgrass, who lives at 221A Baker Street (that is 221A, not 221B, mind you). His uncle is a detective/inventor, who lives next door to the famed Sherlock Holmes. And with the story set as is, a mysterious disappearance takes place, Moriarty enters the scene, and young Master Sharpe has landed himself into his first true crime that will test his clever brain.
I found that the author did well in duplicating an inquisitively sharp mind like Holmes' and creating it in the form of a young boy who is eager to discover more. There were parts of the story which I felt were a little corny, or out of place, especially concerning some of the parts pertaining to Holmes and Watson, but it still turned out fine. It was rather funny to compare all of Snodgrass's "inventions" (which he has crafted through steam-power) to the authentic technology we have now. It did add an extra flair of fun to the story, that's for sure. The fact that Rupert Snodgrass had built a robot (and actually named it dangerously close to a certain assistant/sidekick) was a bit over the top for me, but, oh well.
In closing, I must mention that I was most impressed by the way that Lethcoe brought across Christianity and prayer into an adventure story for kids. Well done!!
This is the first book in a detective series designed for an audience of young persons. It consists of a short novel that introduces the characters and covers the retirement of Sherlock Holmes to beekeeping in Sussex. It also includes two short puzzle narratives and their solutions as well as a recipe for lemon-iced scones.
As is generally typical of books for a teen audience, the tale is heavy on action and narrative and a little light on fact and practical knowledge. The characters are interesting, with a couple of quite nasty villains and a sprinkling of more prosaic characters. Mrs. Hudson appears, as do Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The hero, Griffin Sharpe, is an American boy from Boston who is sent to visit his maternal uncle in London for the summer. The uncle resides at 221 Baker Street and is a professional detective.
Our hero is a very observant young man who counts things when he is nervous or insecure, which occurs frequently. He also has the habit of observing and remembering the things he sees. His uncle has an inventive streak and has produced a number of machines and devices of many types.
Upon debarkation at Limehouse Docks, young Griffin is inadvertently involved in a monstrous plot, involving people he meets in the course of making his way to his uncle?s apartment. Once he arrives at 221 Baker Street, his uncle is hired by a lady with a missing husband. According to an eyewitness report, her husband was snatched off the bank of the Thames River by the Loch Ness Monster.
Once the action is over, the wounded begin recovery, rewards are handed out all around and the evildoers disappear. Griffin and his uncle work a half-dozen or so cases over the rest of the Summer, at the end of which Holmes announces his eminent retirement. Griffin prepares to return home and is about to leave for the Docks when a telegram arrives. The story will be continued in the next volume in the series, ?The Future Door.?
For all this is a book for young adults, it is well written and it moves right along. The characters are clearly drawn and all manage to change a bit over the course of the story. The writer is obviously a religiously inclined person and the book just avoids being ?preachy.? The inconsistencies are generally such as will not be noticed by their intended audience but will probably disconcert an adult with the various leaps from theory to action. It is enjoyable, moral and self-consistent without seeming condescending. It is the kind of story responsible parents will be pleased to give to their children and that the children will probably read and enjoy.
Reviewed by: Philip K. Jones, September 2011
tim j
Jul 5, 2011
great for young adults
In No Place Like Holmes Jason Lethcode has produced an enjoyable work of fiction for young adults. In the story young Griffin Sharpe has traveled to England for the summer to spend time with his mysterious uncle. The story carries the reader through the summer as Griffin gains confidence, survives an adventure, foils the plot of a mastermind criminal, and softens the heart of his uncle. The story is well written and enjoyable. It is a crime story however, and therefore might not be for the young preteen set. There is a crime afoot and some violence results, so parents should be sure that their readers are ready for that sort of thing. I decided not to share this book with my ten year old who has a tender spirit and I felt would be too upset by the actions of the villain in this story, especially those at the end of the novel. That said, the character of Griffin models good morals, maturity, and a strong faith. He provides a good example to readers of how to deal with a relationship with an adult who is not a believer. These qualities make this book a good read for young readers. Lethcode does a good job of weaving in Holmes traditional setting, character, and feel to the story. This will provide a good introduction to later reading of the Holmes books by Doyle. Normally I shy away from modern works for my kids, but this will likely be one I will happily let them enjoy in their late preteen years. I am confident No Place Like Holmes will entertain and be an enjoyable experience for them.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission?s 16 CFR, Part 255
Elyn
Jun 7, 2011
Introduce a Young Friend to Sherlock Holmes
As an avid lover of all things Sherlockian, I was excited to see No Place Like Holmes as one of the choices up for grabs on BookSneeze a few days ago. My excitement was tempered (in fact, you might say that my temper was aroused) by the fact that No Place Like Holmes is only available as an e-book, a great annoyance to someone who doesn?t own an electric reader. I can understand for company costs and things, and for all the people who do have e-readers, why it makes sense to offer books as electronic files, but it would be much more pleasing to us old fuddy-duddies if there was an option.
But that?s just me.
Even if I did have to read it on my computer screen rather than in my hands as a paperback, No Place Like Holmes proved to be every bit the scrumptious read that I had hoped. It?s geared toward a younger audience?say, eight to thirteen or so?but anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes will appreciate young Griffin and his sleuthing abilities, as he cracks the Curious Case of the Kidnapped Clockmaker (to give it a true, Sherlockian name.)
Griffin Sharpe is a young American boy come to spend the summer with his uncle?known only as ?Snoops??in London. On the train, he reads an article about the famed detective Sherlock Holmes and realizes with a shock that the address he?s been given for his uncle is 221 Baker Street! What luck! Griffin is a most observant young fellow and can tell you how many hairs you missed while shaving this morning, or what you had for breakfast, or what sort of dog you have, merely by glancing at your face and coat jacket. So to learn that he is the nephew of such an esteemed sleuth?why, this is luck beyond belief!
Unfortunately, when Griffin arrives, he discovers that things are not as he?d hoped. Rather than 221B, Griffin?s uncle lives at 221A. Rather than the amazing Sherlock Holmes, ?Snoops? is better known as Rupert Snodgrass?a detective, yes. But amazing?
Not so much.
He was almost the one to solve the Baskerville case. He almost beat Sherlock to it. But detective work is neither horseshoes nor hand grenades, and Snodgrass has not the time or inclination to bother with a sniveling nephew.
Until the Loch Ness monster?or an impersonator?gobbles up a London watchmaker.
Unwilling at first, but soon seeing the merits of the situation, Snodgrass teams up with his nephew Griffin to solve the case?before Sherlock Holmes.
I really, really liked this book. It features Sherlock without idolizing or transforming him. It focuses on Griffin and his strong faith throughout, as much as it does on solving the mystery?and, it introduces a new villain that will leave all true Sherlock fans biting their nails: Nigel Moriarty, nephew to the great Professor himself.
I highly recommend this book to all budding Sherlockians, as well as old ones just looking for a fun, fresh read. The strong, central message of faith and forgiveness makes this one of the best kids? books I?ve read in a long time. Thanks, Mr. Lethcoe, for chronicling the life of this Griffin Sharpe?the World?s Most Secret Detective. I?ll be looking for more installments soon!
