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Lock and Key: The Initiation

Lock and Key: The Initiation

Published in
2016
3.72
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Description

Bestselling author Ridley Pearson reimagines the origins of the epic rivalry between Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty in a modern-day setting. The story begins when James Moriarty and his sister Moria are sent to Baskerville Academy, where James is paired with an unexpected roommate, Sherlock Holmes. Despite their initial animosity, the two collaborate to solve the mystery of the school's missing heirloom Bible and cryptic clues, a situation that changes their lives forever. This middle grade mystery-adventure series focuses on Moriarty's beginnings and explores the true nature of evil.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
123 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Historical context
  • Intriguing characters
  • Mystery and suspense