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suzannedix's review against another edition
4.0
Fire Storm, book four in the Sherlock Holmes: The Legend Begins series, picks up with fourteen year old Sherlock and good friend Matty on a dangerous quest to rescue Amyus and Virginia Crowe. Amyus and Virginia have disappeared from quiet Farnham, seemingly without a trace. Sherlock refuses to believe they have simply left without saying goodbye and begins to investigate. One small clue is uncovered, the head of a rabbit left behind in a burrow. From this Sherlock reasons that Amyus and Virginia are on the run to Edinburgh (“head-in-burrow”), Scotland. With his ever-increasing abilities at observation and deduction, Sherlock charges after the Crowes and faces his scariest foe yet, a vengeful American set to murder Virginia. While the violence within the story is often excessive (and this one describes bear baiting and dog fighting), the plot moves steadily along as the reader is caught up in the complexities of several story threads: the resolution to housekeeper Mrs. Eglantine’s snooping, the disappearance of the Crowes and Sherlock’s unbreakable loyalties to those he loves and cares for. The narration is excellent with English, Scottish and American accents provided skillfully throughout. As this installment ends on a cliffhanger, the reader can only hope that narrator James Langton will help guide them through the next Andrew Lane novel.
Recommended grades 7 and up.
Recommended grades 7 and up.
shoaib's review against another edition
5.0
الأن وبعد ان اصلحت الخطأ الذي وقعت فيه عندما بدأ قراءة السلسلة من كتابها السادس (قبل الاخير ) ثم بعد ذلك الكتاب الخامس ، ها قد انتهيت من الأجزاء الأربعة الأولى واصبحت على وشك خطوة واحدة من الانتهاء من تلك المغامرة الرائعة التي عشتها في عالم اندي لين المحكم .. مع شارلوك هولمز الشاب و أولى تجاربه في عالم التحري والجريمة .. مع استاذه اميوس غروي وابنته الحسناء فرجينيا .. كم اكره لحظات الفراق :(
manarelkodes's review against another edition
5.0
That is My favourite book of the series ..
it amazed me , and Made my day ..
Made me laugh , Think , and obviously scared in some scenes.. gave me good Quotes , isn't that a great book ?
Any way sherlock holmes and virginia are So cute And They literally made my Week better ❤️✨
it amazed me , and Made my day ..
Made me laugh , Think , and obviously scared in some scenes.. gave me good Quotes , isn't that a great book ?
Any way sherlock holmes and virginia are So cute And They literally made my Week better ❤️✨
mountie9's review against another edition
5.0
The Good Stuff
Exciting and fast paced
Good mystery - not sure what's going to happen next
Excellent character development - really see how young Holmes could develop into the fascinating Holmes that Doyle created
As mentioned before really like how Lane teaches the readers about history, geography and science in such a brilliant subtle way, kids won't realize they are learning something
Nicely placed humour to lighten some of the darker bits of the story
Set in Scotland which gives in a neat twist and well my background is Scottish (way in the background as most of my family has been in Canada for a very long time)
Finally find out more about the sly and nasty Mrs Eglantine
Like the realistic relationship between Holmes and his friends and family
Wow - quite the cliffhanger ending - now how long do I have to wait for the next installment
Highly impressed we these books, they just get better and better
The Not So Good Stuff
Maybe a wee bit too dark and scary for younger readers
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"It was so stupid, he thought, that something as simple as inheriting land and a house from your parents could set you apart from other people. When he grew up he would make sure that he never made social distinctions between people like that."
"The Scots themselves are a Celtic race, which means that they are prone to moods that range from maudlin depression to sudden anger."
"There were even - Sherlock had to suppress a gasp at this - men wearing skirts.
Matty noticed Sherlock's reaction. "Yeah," he said, sorry - I probably should have mentioned that. Took me by surprise when I was here a few years back."
"Men with skirts? Well, maybe you thought I wouldn't notice,"
"They're not skirts," Matty said firmly. "They're kilts."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Will appeal to both male and female readers
Would say more for the developed reader over the reluctant reader -- but that's just my opinion - if you need a more educated opinion ask your local children's or school Librarian
This will appeal to those who like a good mystery
Would be fabulous for a class discussion
4.75 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review
Exciting and fast paced
Good mystery - not sure what's going to happen next
Excellent character development - really see how young Holmes could develop into the fascinating Holmes that Doyle created
As mentioned before really like how Lane teaches the readers about history, geography and science in such a brilliant subtle way, kids won't realize they are learning something
Nicely placed humour to lighten some of the darker bits of the story
Set in Scotland which gives in a neat twist and well my background is Scottish (way in the background as most of my family has been in Canada for a very long time)
Finally find out more about the sly and nasty Mrs Eglantine
Like the realistic relationship between Holmes and his friends and family
Wow - quite the cliffhanger ending - now how long do I have to wait for the next installment
Highly impressed we these books, they just get better and better
The Not So Good Stuff
Maybe a wee bit too dark and scary for younger readers
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"It was so stupid, he thought, that something as simple as inheriting land and a house from your parents could set you apart from other people. When he grew up he would make sure that he never made social distinctions between people like that."
"The Scots themselves are a Celtic race, which means that they are prone to moods that range from maudlin depression to sudden anger."
"There were even - Sherlock had to suppress a gasp at this - men wearing skirts.
Matty noticed Sherlock's reaction. "Yeah," he said, sorry - I probably should have mentioned that. Took me by surprise when I was here a few years back."
"Men with skirts? Well, maybe you thought I wouldn't notice,"
"They're not skirts," Matty said firmly. "They're kilts."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Will appeal to both male and female readers
Would say more for the developed reader over the reluctant reader -- but that's just my opinion - if you need a more educated opinion ask your local children's or school Librarian
This will appeal to those who like a good mystery
Would be fabulous for a class discussion
4.75 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review
a_spencer's review against another edition
4.0
Here we go again. At this point I just feel sorry for how battered and bruised Young a Sherlock is getting. He never seems to get a break with ever ongoing bad guys in these books, and with him being hoisted off to China, I assume the gruesomeness will not change any time soon.
maidmarianlib's review
5.0
Still keeping up the adventure and fun after three books. Interesting Mormon references.
elizabethpalmer1's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5