Basil in Mexico

Written by Eve Titus · Illustrated by Paul Galdone

Book #3 in the The Great Mouse Detective series

A mouse detective tackles counterfeit cheese, a stolen masterpiece, and a missing friend in Mexico.

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112 pages· 11,803 words· Est. 2 hour read· 820L

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Bookroo's summary

Basil, the renowned mouse detective, embarks on a thrilling journey to Mexico, where he faces three perplexing mysteries. Mice are cracking their teeth on counterfeit cheese, the iconic Mousa Lisa painting vanishes, and his loyal friend Dr. Dawson is mousenapped. With each case, Basil must use his sharp wit and sleuthing skills, honed under the influence of Sherlock Holmes, to unravel the truth. Can he outsmart the culprits and restore peace to mousedom? Join Basil as he navigates danger and deception in these daring adventures.

From the publisher

Named one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid” by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and travelling to Mexico to solve three thrilling mysteries!

Basil—the famous sleuth of mousedom—has learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmes’s cellar. Now, his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese? Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiece—the Mousa Lisa—goes missing. And finally, Basil must track down the culprit when Dr. Dawson, Basil’s faithful friend and companion, is mousenapped! In each of these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!

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