The Case of the Baker Street Irregular: A Sherlock Holmes Story

by Robert Newman

Book Overview

When his guardian, Mr. Dennison, is kidnapped in London, Andrew seeks out Screamer, whose brother, one of the Baker Street Irregulars, helps solve cases with Sherlock Holmes. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689306415
• ISBN13: 9780689306419
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great Book

This book, and the other mystery books by Robert Newman, are great reads. They are well written and interesting. They don't have too high vocabulary for kids, but they are still interesting and have enough plot to satisfy anybody who enjoys mysteries.

I love this book...even now!!!

I first read this book 17 years ago...when I was in 6th grade. It is one of 2 books I can remember reading during elementary school; it made that much of an impact. The perfect mystery, and a good introduction to the Sherlock Holmes character for younger readers. A great light read for adults also. Suggested for all any child ages 11 and up...

I love good books

I really love good books, especially mysteries. My favorite male characters are Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poiroit, Brother Cadfael, and, of course, Andrew Craigie/Tillet. Even an adult can read this book and enjoy it. I'd recommend it to anyone, since it's clean, well-written and interesting. Use the little gray-cells, read this book.

The Perfect Mystery!!!

I love this book! It's perfect for smart 10-11 yearolds-that's when I read it. It's a good beginner Sherlock Holmes, but not like a "My First Sherlock Holmes" book. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! Andrew Craigie thinks somthing's up when he discovers that his gaurdian is kidnapped. Then someone attempts to kidnapp him! THe case then goes to the great Sherlock Holmes! Take my word for it, this is a great book.

good book

I read this book as a kid and I still enjoy it. The story follows a young boy who finds himself separated from his mother and alone in London. He ends up working for Holmes when he meets the sister of Wiggins, one of Holmes's Baker Street Irregulars. The mystery solved is a good one and the characters are interesting. Holmes and Watson are in character as well. It's a good book for kids who like Sherlock Holmes or mysteries. It's also just a flat-out good Holmes story for anyone who enjoys following the exploits of the detective, despite the fact that it was written for children.