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A review by 3dotsforme
Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong by Adan Jimenez, Drewscape, A.J. Low, Felicia Low-Jimenez
2.0
I won this through a Goodreads giveaway.
Cute, but over simplistic in ways - best suited for grades 2 to 3. Author would have benefited from defining words and phrases within the novel rather than a glossary at the end of the book. I personally found it frustrating to have Malay words scattered throughout without any idea of what Sherlock was talking about unless I flipped to the back which completely disrupts the flow. I can only image how this would work with many kids who wouldn't bother with the glossary and simply give up. It is such a missed opportunity to teach kids outside of Singapore about a different culture.
Cute, but over simplistic in ways - best suited for grades 2 to 3. Author would have benefited from defining words and phrases within the novel rather than a glossary at the end of the book. I personally found it frustrating to have Malay words scattered throughout without any idea of what Sherlock was talking about unless I flipped to the back which completely disrupts the flow. I can only image how this would work with many kids who wouldn't bother with the glossary and simply give up. It is such a missed opportunity to teach kids outside of Singapore about a different culture.