I found this to be quite a nice adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, and I think it works really well for all ages. I like that it had a diverse cast, and that not only were two of the three main characters girls, but also that Sherlock Holmes was really Mrs. Hudson in disguise. The message that girls really can do anything is a good and important one, and I liked that that was a part of the story. The story moves quickly, but is still easy to understand, which is good for the younger readers it's aimed at, and does a good job of introducing a new generation to the greatness that is Sherlock Holmes.

A fun and all together charming look at Sherlock Holmes and his relationship to the
odd collection of young people who help him.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. Beautiful drawn comic of a group of kids solving crimes and goings-on in London,close to their hero Sherlock Holmes.

Fantastic book to introduce children to Sherlock Holmes. Mystery and crime books for children have, until recently, been few and far between and have been difficult to access for many children. This book fills the gap - an accessible and enjoyable book with great characters and a capivatijg plot... will be avidly recommending!

A fantastic young alternative to Sherlock Holmes for younger readers, the mystery and action were highly enjoyable and the old victorian language and slang was perfect! I'm eager to hear more about the Baker Street Peculiars adventures!

This was not a good book for a 7" ereader. It was really hard to read the print, even zooming in. But since this was an ARC, I didn't base my rating on that. It would have been lower had I gotten this book another way.
Giant statues in London are starting to come to life. Rajani, Molly, and Humphrey (and his dog Wellington) are the only ones who decide to follow the giant lion statue. And that leads them right into the path of one Sherlock Holmes. Or is it? Anyway, the three team up together to try and figure out who or what is making these statues come alive and to try to stop them if they can.
I liked the grouping of the kids, choosing people who would have been around in 1930s London but don't usually get a lot of attention. The story was interesting, but a little thin. And I wish he had learned more about the kids themselves.
Three and a half stars
This book came out January 31

Book – The Baker Street Peculiars
Author – Roger Langridge
Star rating - ★★★☆☆
No. of Pages – 112
Cover – Really fun!
Would I read it again – No
Genre – Comic, Crime, Young Adult, Sherlock Holmes


** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **


I've got to admit that I'm a little unsure about this. I read a similar story immediately before this which did the whole Baker Street Irregulars thing with authenticity. And I have to say that this doesn't have that. It's comical, doesn't take the story seriously and has a bunch of misfits rather than the 'irrregulars' of street urchins that Sherlock Holmes might have used to help his investigations.

The illustrations are nice and really good for the YA market, but there is a serious problem with the font. The text in the speech bubbles is hard to read about 60% of the time, often being a little fuzzy and the bold text is almost impossible to red for the same reason. The colours are dark and I'm not a fan of the dotted lines showing where the characters have travelled throughout the image.

When it comes to the characters, Humphrey got on my last nerve, and having a dog as a valet was a little out there. Molly was that stereotypical slap-dash girl who would do anything and shove anyone aside to get what she wanted. I can't even read the name of the other character, who is the stereotypical street kid using slang words every other minute.

The cases weren't particularly challenging, but I think the YA market would like them. Just not for a serious fan of Sherlock Holmes, looking for an authentic take on his street urchin assistants.

Thanks Netgallery for preview.
The adventure is set in a London where the statues come to life, recalling the Jewish legend of the Golem, and where Sherlock Holmes is in search of new helpers.
He finds three guys and a dog, not the Irregulars, but the Peculiars ... and maybe even Sherlock is not who we thought he was.
Pleasant reading, complete with a plot twist.
L'avventura è ambientata in una Londra in cui le statue prendono vita, richiamando la leggenda ebraica del Golem, e in cui Sherlock Holmes cerca nuovi aiutanti.
Troverà tre ragazzi e un cane, non gli Irregulars, ma i Peculiars... forse anche Sherlock non è proprio chi pensavamo che fosse.
Piacevolissima lettura, con tanto di colpo di scena.

I have been on something of a Holmes binge lately reading various graphic novels and books that take Doyle’s character and his life into various directions. Thankfully this latest incantation keeps up the good work in how that literary classic is presented both through the written and visual story.

Roger Langridge took something from a classic age and retold it with the same grace and beauty but in a way more modern readers will love. A diverse cast of various belief systems, genders, and races form the ragtag group of characters that will melt your heart as they solve a mystery only Holmes could tell it.

As great as the scene work, dialogue and characters are what adds that extra layer of beauty and depth are the illustrations by Andy Hirsch. They reminded me a bit of the way comics were done back in the age of Richie Rich and Archie. Those amusing and vibrant styles that exude the playfulness and joy captured within the written word on the pages.

It’s definitely a fun adaptation of the Holmes Legend and it’s perfect for all ages to enjoy. It’d be a great gateway for younger audiences who need an introduction to the mystery that is Sherlock Holmes.