Book Series · 26 Books

The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection Books

In order from The Blue Carbuncle to The Dancing Men.

The Blue Carbuncle
The Red-Headed League
The Naval Treaty
The Reigate Squires
The Sussex Vampire
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Blue Carbuncle
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Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

The Blue Carbuncle

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arianna Bellucci (Illustrator)

A stolen jewel, a Christmas dinner, and a race to save an innocent man.

112 pages
Summary: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson face a puzzling case when a precious jewel, the Blue Carbuncle, vanishes. As the police hunt for the thief, Holmes stumbles upon the gem in an unexpected place. With time running out, they must unravel the mystery to clear an innocent man's name. Can they solve the case before it's too late? This thrilling adventure blends intrigue with a touch of holiday spirit, perfect for young detectives eager to join the legendary duo on their quest for justice.
In reading order

The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection Series

26 books · Published 2019–2022

#3

The Blue Carbuncle

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

A stolen jewel, a Christmas dinner, and a race to save an innocent man.

#5
The Red-Headed League
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The Red-Headed League

Chapter Book · 2019

A mysterious job offer leads to a midnight stakeout to stop a crime.

#7
The Naval Treaty
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The Naval Treaty

Chapter Book · 2019

A stolen document threatens war. Can Holmes uncover the thief's motive in time?

#6
The Reigate Squires
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The Reigate Squires

Chapter Book · 2019

A country visit turns deadly as a detective faces lies, blackmail, and murder.

#8
The Sussex Vampire
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The Sussex Vampire

Chapter Book · 2019

A husband fears his wife is a vampire. Can Holmes and Watson uncover the truth?

#4
The Speckled Band
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The Speckled Band

Chapter Book · 2019

A sister races against time to uncover a deadly mystery before she becomes the next victim.

#9

The Veiled Lodger

Chapter Book · 2019

A veiled woman holds the key to a deadly circus mystery.

#10
The Three Students
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The Three Students

Chapter Book · 2019

A classic mystery awaits unraveling.

#14
The Engineer's Thumb
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The Engineer's Thumb

Chapter Book · 2020

A missing engineer and a severed thumb lead to a deadly mystery. Can Holmes solve it in time?

#15
Charles Augustus Milverton
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Charles Augustus Milverton

Chapter Book · 2020

Holmes faces a villain threatening London's elite with secrets. Can he stop him?

#11
A Scandal in Bohemia
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A Scandal in Bohemia

Chapter Book · 2020

A masked visitor seeks help, but Holmes faces a rival as cunning as himself. Has he met his match?

#16
Silver Blaze
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Silver Blaze

Chapter Book · 2020

A racehorse vanishes, its trainer murdered. Can the mystery be solved before the big race?

#12
The Copper Beeches
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The Copper Beeches

Chapter Book · 2020

A desperate plea leads Holmes and Watson into a perilous mystery at The Copper Beeches.

#17

The Bruce-Partington Plans

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

Stolen plans, a submarine weapon, and a race against time. Can Holmes solve the mystery?

The Six Napoleons
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The Six Napoleons

Chapter Book · 2020

Statues are smashed, a madman lurks, and a mystery unfolds.

#19
The Stockbroker's Clerk
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$674

The Stockbroker's Clerk

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

A simple job leads to a mystery only Sherlock Holmes can solve.

#20
The Final Problem
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$674

The Final Problem

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

Holmes races against time to outsmart his most cunning foe, Professor Moriarty. Will this be his final case?

#18
The Musgrave Ritual
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The Musgrave Ritual

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

Holmes uncovers a centuries-old mystery while searching for a missing maid.

#29

The Second Stain

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

A stolen document threatens war. Can it be found in time?

#28
The Creeping Man
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The Creeping Man

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

A professor's bizarre antics hide a sinister secret.

#30
Sherlock Holmes: The Lion's Mane
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Sherlock Holmes: The Lion's Mane

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

A retired detective faces a deadly mystery with no allies in sight.

#26
The Hound of the Baskervilles
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$674

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

A phantom hound haunts the moors. Can Holmes and Watson solve the murder before it's too late?

#22
The Solitary Cyclist
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$674

The Solitary Cyclist

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

A mysterious cyclist shadows Violet. Can Holmes and Watson uncover the truth before danger strikes?

#21
The Empty House
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$674

The Empty House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Watson faces an impossible murder, uncovering secrets from beyond the grave.

#23
The Dancing Men
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$674

The Dancing Men

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2022

Secret codes threaten danger. Can Holmes solve the mystery in time?

#24
The Dying Detective
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$674

The Dying Detective

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2022

Holmes is dying, but is it all as it seems? Watson must uncover the truth.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection series?

There are 26 books in the Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection series. It began with The Blue Carbuncle in 2019, and the newest book, The Dancing Men, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection books in?

Start with The Blue Carbuncle and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #26.

What ages are the Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection to life.

01

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Author
02

Stephanie Baudet

Author
03

Arianna Bellucci

Illustrator
04

Arianna Belluci

Illustrator

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