The Sign of the Five
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024 · Est. 10 hour read

The Sign of the Five

Written by Ali Standish

Book #2 in the The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall series

Arthur races to solve the mystery of a poisoned Sherlock Holmes at Baskerville Hall.

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320 pages· 71,245 words· Est. 10 hour read
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Arthur Conan Doyle returns to Baskerville Hall, eager for a new term. But danger looms as Sherlock Holmes is poisoned, and a sinister force resurfaces. As more fall victim, Arthur must unravel the connections, facing old foes and spectral encounters. Can he solve the mystery and protect his friendships before time runs out?

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In the second thrilling installment to the Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall series, Arthur returns to the elusive Baskerville Hall and must solve the mystery behind a poisoned Sherlock Holmes, facing new threats, harrowing challenges, and ghastly ghouls along the way. It’s time for a new adventure, are you ready? When Arthur Conan Doyle returns to Baskerville Hall, a secretive school for extraordinary students, he’s excited to begin winter term with the friends he loves. However, soon after his arrival, a dangerous foe threatens his favorite professor, Sherlock Holmes, and all signs seem to point to a force that Arthur had hoped he’d seen the last of… the Green Knight. But Sherlock isn’t the only target; others begin to fall prey as well. The question is: how are they all connected? In the ultimate race against time, Arthur will have to dodge old enemies, befriend new faces, and brave encounters with spirits to solve the mystery before it’s too late. But there are more puzzles to solve than one; it seems a new term at Baskerville Hall may not only test Arthur’s wits… but his friendships too.Praise for the Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall: “At the top of the most intriguing school list, with Hogwarts and the School for Good and Evil.” -Kathryn Lasky, Newbery Honor author”A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)”A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains…Readers who love period mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy.” –ALA Booklist (starred review)”A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle’s early life, filled with students and teachers who the world would later come to know so well, including Dr. Watson, James Moriarty, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes.” –The Conan Doyle EstateAn Amazon Best Book of the Month!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!Publishing in over 25 languages!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
320
Words
71,245
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
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Publication
Published
October 22, 2024
Publisher
HarperCollins
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063275621

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