The Case of the Gypsy Goodbye, by Nancy SpringerJuvenile, 2010
series: Enola Holmes
from fantasticfiction.co.uk:
As Enola searches for the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo, she discovers that her brother Sherlock is just as diligently searching for Enola herself - and this time he really needs to catch her! He is in possession of a most peculiar package, a message from their long-lost mother that only Enola can decipher. Sherlock, along with their brother Mycroft, must follow Enola into the reeking tunnels of London's dark underbelly as they solve a triple mystery: What has happened to their mother? And to Lady Blanchefleur? And what does either have to do with Mycroft, who holds Enola's future in his ever-so-proper hands?
Raspberry:
I'm such a fan of this series, and hurry to check them out each time a new one is expected. This is the final of the series, solving the mystery of Enola's mother and settling her future (of sorts) for her. I love Enola's personality - sharp-witted and clever, she constantly gives her brother Sherlock a run for his money. Of the 6 books, I believe the middle ones were my favorites (including The Peculiar Pink Fan and The Bizarre Bouquets), but all were enjoyable reads. Included are a few of the clues Enola receives, which are nearly always solved right away in case you don't want to do it yourself or can't get it, and yet unlike other books that use this same attention-getter, it doesn't detract from the plot.
Squeaky clean, and perfect for jr. high girls (although that's just a suggestion).
Graded a B+
Trackgeek:
A fitting end to the series., although it is a little disappointing that the series has ended as it has been a series that has maintained its quality and good plots through all of the books. I especially enjoy the hints into the lives of Sherlock and Mycroft and the personality of Enola.
Graded an A-.
2 comments:
I read the first, but never got any further. I'll need to read the rest, especially since I know that the series has an end and won't just go on indefinitely.
I love this series, and I'm sad it's over, too. Maybe she'll change her mind and write some more!
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