Book to Movie (4): Basil of Baker Street, by Eve Titus

This is technically a Memory Monday as well - Basil of Baker Street was published over 50 years ago and is found in the 'nostalgia' section of our library. A cute series of books, I read the first after finding out it was what the movie The Great Mouse Detective was based on:

Basil of Baker Street, by Eve Titus
Juvenile, 1958

Basil is the mouse-counterpart of Dr. Sherlock Holmes, and his stories are told from the viewpoint of his friend and colleague, Dr. David Q. Dawson. They are silly, cute, and imaginative little stories, perfect for whetting the appetite for future Holmes readers.
Suggested for ages 5 - 8 (ish).
Graded an A.


The Great Mouse Detective, 1986

More of a suggestion of the plots created by Eve Titus, the Great Mouse Detective's plot is much more complicated. While the story is as ridiculous as any child could wish for, it is a bit over the top. Clips of Basil Rathbone's voice (Sherlock Holmes in the old black and white series) are played in the movie, and Vincent Price plays the bad guy - of course. While the movie has it's place, may I recommend the book instead.
Graded a B-.