When Griffin Sharpe is sent to stay with his uncle at 221 Baker Street, he is convinced he is going to stay with the famous Sherlock Holmes, which is perfect since he plans to use his ability to notice every tiny detail to become a detective one day. When he arrives at the home, he is saddened to learn that his uncle is really a cooky man with a strange knack for inventing astounding devices who lives in 221A while Sherlock Holmes lives in 221B. When Holmes is not available to take a case, Griffin and his uncle must step in and take the case, which takes them on an exciting journey for truth: both about the crime and their family. Will the two unlikely heroes save the day?
This is a great book for young readers. It is quick paced and filled with action and adventure. At times Griffin seems a little whiney but he is a likeable character and eventually hero. On the other hand, his uncle, who is rough around the ends and grumpy in the beginning, really turns into a soft hearted and likeable hero as well. The underlying messages of the book also prove to be useful for young readers who are still developing their own identities. This will truly be a great fantasy series for kids to dive into and anticipate the next installments.
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