Chapter Book · 2020

Silver Blaze

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Illustrated by Arianna Bellucci

Book #16 in the The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection series

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

4.2 Goodreads · 72 ratings

120 pages· ~690L

In stock. Also at Amazon.

Bookroo's summary

Sherlock Holmes faces a perplexing case: the disappearance of Silver Blaze, a celebrated racehorse, and the murder of its trainer, John Straker. With the Wessex Cup looming, Holmes must unravel the mystery, find the killer, and ensure the horse's safe return. As the clock ticks, can Holmes outsmart the unknown adversary and restore order before the race? The stakes are high, and the pressure is on in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

The police are no closer to solving the murder of trainer, John Straker. He was killed on Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse Silver Blaze has been missing since the night of the attack.

The country’s most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared and, what’s worse, his trainer has been murdered! All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the murderer and return Silver Blaze to safety – all before the Wessex Cup race.

At a glance