Can two smart twentyfirstcentury kids succeed where sherlock holmes could not. This is tracy barretts novel the 100 year old secret. Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalins communist party. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 100 year old secret. More childrens more young adult more by tracy barrett. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 100yearold secret. Almost immediately they are contacted by a society for the preservation of famous detectives and informed that they truly are descendants of the famous detective sherlock holmes.
Paperback, 176 pages published on march 30, 2010 by square fish isbn10. Her books have been named an ala best book for young adults, a bank. The 100 year old secret the sherlock files series book 1 tracy barrett author 2010 the beast of blackslope the sherlock files series book 2. The sherlock files series 4 primary works 4 total works modern technology meets the classic detective story in this childrens mystery series from tracy barrett, bestselling author of anna of byzantium. Xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre related to sherlock holmes and have inherited his unsolved casebook. The adventures of sherlock holmes by sir authur conan doyle. The amulet disappeared from a museum in london years ago. It was thought to be so powerful that it could turn back time one day every hundred years. My latest nonfiction book, the song of orpheus, retells seventeen littleknown but authentic greek myths.
This second entry in the sherlock files, which has xander and xena holmes in possession of their ancestor sherlock s coldcase files, riffs a bit on the hound of the baskervilles, though maybe less than one would think. What if you inherited sherlock holmess book of unsolved cases. Much like the sisters grimm series only for young mystery lovers. Oct 07, 2014 the 100yearold secret by tracy barrett. The 100yearold secretthe sherlock files book one by. The 100yearold secret the sherlock files series, book 1.
Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100yearold secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will intrigue young sleuths everywhere. After reading this exciting tale, it quickly became one of my favorite books. Tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. The children discover that they are the ancestors of sherlock holmes yes that sherlock holmes. The mascot sherlock holmes drew was the same as the school xander played soccer against. The story is based on two main characters, xena and xander holmes, a sister and brother who are distant grandchildren of. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the 100yearold secret. The sherlock files book one ebook written by tracy barrett. The 100yearold secret by tracy barrett overdrive rakuten. The 100yearold secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy barrett. Xena and xander find out that they are descendants of the acclaimed detective sherlock holmes. The sherlock files, the 100 year old secret by tracy barrett.
The sherlock files book one kindle edition by barrett, tracy. The 100 year old secret publishers summary xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre related to sherlock holmes and have inherited his unsolved casebook. On a recent trip to my local library, i picked up the first in tracy barretts new series, the sherlock files. Andrew sees an old picture of xander as a daisy and thought he was a girl how did they find the school the artists son went 100 years ago. Xena and xander holmes discover they are related to the famous detective sherlock holmes and inherit. The 100yearold secretthe sherlock files book one by tracy. The 100 year old secret is the first of a series in the sherlock files mysteries. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The 100yearold secret sherlock files by tracy barrett. For descriptions and purchasing information about these and other books, go to find a book.
Xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre re. Xena and xander holmes discover, shortly after moving to england, to london to be specific, that they are descendants of sherlock holmes. Just finished this book, a quick read, even for my 9yr old. Can xander and xena track down what sherlock holmes could not. The 100 year old secret what if you inherited sherlock holmess book of unsolved cases. Celebrated artist and author eugene yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in soviet russia to pen this newbery honor book. Find in a library find the 100 year old secret the sherlock files book one near you. In this first book from the sherlock files, xena and xander discover that they are related to the great sherlock holmes and try to. Xena and xander holmes think living in london will be boring. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jan 14, 2010 the 100 year old secret is the first book in the sherlock files series written by tracy barrett. Books similar to the 100yearold secret the sherlock. Tracy barrett the 100 year old secret similar books.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. My most recent middlegrade novel, marabel and the book of fate, is a funny fairy tale. The leader of the group then gives them a book containing sherlock holmes unsolved cases, and the children decide to try their hand at solving one of. Xena and xander holmes have moved to london with their parents. The 100yearold secret by tracy barrett book 1 of the sherlock files series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. This is a series which has great promise for future installments. Audio excerpt from 100 year old secret, the sherlock files series name pronunciation with tracy barrett. These sibling sleuths take readers on an adventure through time in the book the 100year old secret by tracy barrett. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version.
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Go to the dancing men if youre hungry, they make an excellent ploughmans lunch and ask for a saucer of milk for your snake. Xena and xander holmes, an american brother and sister living in london for a year, discover when they are inducted into the society for the preservation of famous detectives that sherlock holmes was their greatgreat. The sherlock files book one paperback march 30, 2010 by tracy barrett author. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added. About the author tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. Jan 06, 2009 tracy barretts the 100 year old secret the sherlock files is a real pageturner of a mystery, rich in setting and detail, wellplotted and full of foreshadowing which enable the reader to use the clues to solve the case right along with young detectives xena and xander holmes. The first installment is call the 100 year old secret. But when his father, a member of the state security police, is arrested. In this first book from the sherlock files, xena and xander discover that they are related to the great sherlock holmes and try to solve one of the unsolved cases in his casebook.
More about tracy barrett the 100yearold secretthe sherlock files book one. Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100 year old secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will intrigue young sleuths everywhere. Xena and xander holmes have just discovered theyre related to sherlock holmes and have inherited his unsolved casebook the siblings set out to solve the cases their famous ancestor couldnt, starting with the mystery of a prized painting that vanished more than a hundred years ago. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Middlegrade readers are introduced to xena holmes, 12, and her younger brother, xander, who have a penchant for games. In this first book from the sherlock files, xena and xander discover that they. Book trailers for readers presents the 100 year old secret. The 100yearold secret is the first title in the sherlock files, a new mystery series created by tracy barrett. Purchased this as one of a group of books requested by a 10 year old. Above are sherlock files series books that are currently on. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. They inherit a book of unsolved cases, and decide to have a go with it. Xanders classmate gives a report at school about a famous amulet of the egyptian god of time, thoth. Type your first name, then your teachers initial and grade level. When their parents are offered an employment opportunity in london, england, xena and her younger brother, xander holmes, move from their sunny florida home to cold and wet london. Modern technology meets the classic detective story in the 100yearold secret, the first in tracy barretts terrific new mystery series that will. Tracy barrett is the author of numerous books and magazine articles for young readers.
Notable works edit barrett is best known for her historical young adult novel, anna of byzantium, a fictionalized retelling of the life of princess anna comnena in medieval byzantium. Although not always completely convincing, the first book in the sherlock files is a fastpaced, entertaining mystery. A book trailer we created for the 100 year old secret by tracy barrett. Go to the dancing men and ask for a saucer of milk for your snake. Xena and xander holmes have lived in london barely long enough to recover from their. The sherlock files audiobooks listen to the full series.
Written at a 4th grade level with a high interest story line, the story is accessible to a wide range of readers. The siblings set out to solve the cases their famous ancestor couldnt, starting with the mystery of a prized painting that vanished more than a hundred years ago. The 100yearold secret sherlock files, book 1 by tracy. The brother and sister find themselves in the country village of blackslope, where 100 years ago sherlock failed to get to. I found this on the shelf at the library and gave it to my daughter to readwhich she whizzed through and then insisted i. Mar 30, 2010 can two smart twentyfirstcentury kids succeed where sherlock holmes could not. The sherlock files book one kindle edition by tracy barrett. Sherlock holmes greatsomethinggrandkids inherit his book of unsolved mysteries and set off to solve some of them. The ghost of lady margaret by elizabeth mcdavid jones.
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