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Welcome to Sherlock Academy
Training today's sleuth to be tomorrow's Holmes 221 Baker Street, London, England
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BANG! BANG! Rollie started. With a grunt, he rolled over.Then he squinted at an outside light shining through his one bedroom window. With the disruptive light, he saw his little red alarm clock pointing to three-ten. BANG!Now he was awake. He stumbled over to the window and peered out. Suddenly the light went out, the noises stopped, and the night resumed its wintry calm. He watched another minute, then scurried back into his toasty bed. And he wondered if what he had just seen really was true—it seemed a little unbelievable. The light and noises had come from Herr Zilch’s vacant house next door.
Sherlock Academy Book 1
Rollie and his best friend Cecily are invited to attend the mysterious Sherlock Academy of Fine Sleuths. Within the first week of school, a burglary is committed and mystery unravels. Rollie investigates. Does he have what it takes to be as good as Holmes? Can he solve the mystery and save the school from an unknown villain?
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My son and I just finsihed reading Sherlock Academy together--what a great read, what an enjoyable time! We're looking forward to Book 2! --Diane
Book 2
Preview of Sherlock Academy:Watson's Case Rollie tried to lie still so as not to disturb Eliot and to give the impression that he also had fallen asleep. As the minutes dragged on, Eliot slept soundly, Rollie waited anxiously, and the other roommate Rupert never showed up. Where was Rupert? Sweat beaded on Rollie’'s forehead. He kicked the covers off. Eliot snored peacefully. Rollie swung his legs over the side of the bed and tiptoed out the room—. Smack!“ "Ouch!”"“ "Hey!”" Rollie and Rupert blinked at each other and rubbed their heads. They both took a reflexive step backwards.“ "Where have you been?"” Rollie demanded in a hoarse whisper.“ "None of your business!” "Rupert growled.“ "This Academy is my business!”" Rollie shot back. "“Stay out of my business, detective!”" He pushed past Rollie. “"Why are you up? You know the rules.”"“ "You should talk!”" The two boys dove onto their own beds. No more was uttered between them. Soon Rupert snored in slumber. Finally, well after midnight, Rollie could conduct his investigation. He tiptoed down the hallway. He froze. A shadow passed along the wall down the hall. The shadow was unrecognizable, yet short. It must have been a student… or a short adult. Whether student or staff, no one had reason to break the rules and be on the second floor right now… unless... he or she was spying just like Rollie.“ The mole.” Still frozen, Rollie watched and listened. Tick, tock, tick, tock, the nearby grandfather clock marched the minutes by. Had Herr Zilch’'s mole seen Rollie? .
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"I loved the second book! When my grandma said to go to bed, I couldn't sleep--I had to know what happened next! So I read all night with a flashlight." --Oceana, 6th grade
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New Teacher Resources! Click on any icon to open a PDF file to download a classroom ready activity! Feel free to make copies and share with other teachers!
Author
FC Shaw loves Sherlock Holmes and children, so she had to write a book including both. She has been writing and drawing since she can remember. She enjoys Scrabble, crossword puzzles, and good ice cream. She lives with her wonderful husband in Santa Maria, California.
FC Shaw is available for school visits! Email a request for free info.
"The presentation format and visuals were great. We enjoyed hearing and seeing the process she went through to write the book!" --4th grade teacher
"FC Shaw hit a home-run with her presentation. Her experience and connection with a student audience was superb!" --7th grade teacher
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A chapter book series for ages 8-12.
The series follows Rollie and his best friend Cecily who enroll at the Academy. While learning detective skills from their colorful teachers, they unravel mysteries and a plot against the Academy.
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