Two seriously engaging books by Jason Lethcoe.
No Place Like Holmes & The Future Door
Recently, the first book in this two part series, No Place Like Holmes came across my radar unexpectedly. After living on historical fiction (Little House on the Prairie books) this passed fall, I thought a change of genre and location would be fitting. Surprised by the engagement and excitement of the mystery, I felt we needed the second book, The Future Door, as well.
The involved story line, literary "celebrity" involvement of Sherlock Holmes, and science fiction elements intrigued the kids as we used it as a read aloud, but would serve just as well reading independently.
Both children related to the main character and his desire to solve the mysteries and bring an end to the evil forces at all cost. The hint of his faith in God, use of pray, and trust allowed for further relating to the character with out a "preachy" feeling.
Our family really enjoyed discussing clues, speculating on outcomes, and solving the cases right along with Griffin.
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