Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels, Book One: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

by Serena Blasco, Tanya Gold (Translator)

Overview

A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.

14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead…
 
Book One in the series includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. At the back of the book, readers can explore a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook!
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524871321
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	05/24/2022
Series:	Enola Holmes Graphic Novel Series , #1
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	54,743
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Serena Blasco was born in France and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Aix-en-Provence, worked as a graphic designer, and published her first comics work in 2014. She began illustrating the adaptation of Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes novels in 2015.
 

Editorial Reviews

"Resplendent in lush watercolor illustrations, these stories (based on the popular book series by Nancy Springer) are perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced plots and strong, ingenious female protagonists... Hand to tween and teen historical mystery lovers who enjoy a healthy dose of action in their detective stories." (School Library Journal)

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 5–7—This collected edition features three previously published "Enola Holmes" graphic novel volumes by Serena Blasco. Volume 1, The Case of the Missing Marquess, sets up the disappearance of Enola's mother on Enola's 14th birthday and introduces older brothers Mycroft and Sherlock. While running away from a planned enrollment at boarding school, Enola decides to tackle the recent disappearance of Lord Tewksbury which is not as straight-forward as it initially appears. Volume 2, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, occurs a few months later. Enola's search for the missing Lady Cecily Alistair plunges her into a complex web of deception involving on worker's rights and mind control. The third and final volume, The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets, focuses on the concerning disappearance of Dr. John Watson. Enola's only initial clue? A series of out-of-season bouquets delivered by a street youth on behalf of an oddly disguised man. Resplendent in lush watercolor illustrations, these stories (based on the popular book series by Nancy Springer) are perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced plots and strong, ingenious female protagonists. Enola is saved from tricky situations by her own quick wits and persistent desire to piece together her mother's whereabouts. Pages from Enola's secret notebook offer case notes and intriguing ciphers at the end of each volume. Though fans of the book series or recent Netflix film may enjoy this work, readers do not need to be overly familiar with those properties or the Sherlock Holmes universe as sufficient context is provided. VERDICT Hand to tween and teen historical mystery lovers who enjoy a healthy dose of action in their detective stories.—Pearl Derlaga

School Library Journal