Books About Sherlock Holmes

The Best Sherlock Holmes Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sherlock holmes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Sherlock Holmes

The Blue Carbuncle
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$695
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

The Blue Carbuncle

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

112 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 262 ratings
Paperback
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.
Sherlock Holmes and the Disappearing Diamond
Graphic Nov.
Chapter Book · 2016

Sherlock Holmes and the Disappearing Diamond

A new student and a brilliant classmate hunt for a diamond stolen on a field trip.

176 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 251 ratings
Paperback
Summary: When John Watson starts at Baker Street Academy, he falls in with bold Martha Hudson and the brilliant, puzzling Sherlock Holmes. On a class trip to the museum, someone tries to steal the famous Alpine Star diamond, and the gem recovered turns out to be a fake. The police think the case is closed, but Sherlock and his friends set out to find the real diamond. Told through John's blog in prose, cartoons and comic panels.
The 100-Year-Old Secret
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

The 100-Year-Old Secret

Two siblings tackle Sherlock Holmes's unsolved mysteries, starting with a century-old missing painting.

176 pages· 27,660 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 2,294 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Xena and Xander Holmes discover they're descendants of Sherlock Holmes and inherit his unsolved casebook. Their first challenge: a century-old mystery of a vanished painting. Can these modern-day sleuths succeed where their legendary ancestor failed? With the aid of twenty-first-century technology, they dive into a world of intrigue and secrets. Will they uncover the truth, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Join the adventure in this thrilling start to a new mystery series.
Because You Love to Hate Me
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2017

Because You Love to Hate Me

Discover the untold stories of villains as they seek power and reveal their hidden motives.

368 pages· 89,497 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 9,340 ratings
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Summary: Dive into a world where villains take center stage, revealing their untold stories of vengeance and heartbreak. This anthology reimagines classic tales like Medusa and Jack and the Beanstalk, offering a fresh perspective on the misunderstood. Thirteen authors and BookTubers collaborate to explore the complex emotions driving these iconic characters. What secrets lie behind their infamous deeds, and how will these revelations change your view of fairy tales forever? Uncover the pain and defiance that fuel their quests for power in this captivating collection.
Meg Mackintosh and The Mystery in the Locked Library
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

Meg Mackintosh and The Mystery in the Locked Library

A rare book vanishes from a locked library. Can you solve the mystery before Meg?

48 pages· 5,225 words· Est. 59 min read
3.9 Goodreads · 79 ratings
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Summary: When a rare book disappears from a locked library, Meg is on the case. As she navigates hidden clues scattered throughout the library, the stakes rise. Can she unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will the secrets remain buried? Join Meg in a race against time where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems.
Mycroft's Dangerous Game
Graphic Nov.
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Mycroft's Dangerous Game

A teen sleuth dodges her famous brothers while chasing a dangerous new mystery.

104 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 547 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Picking up after the first Netflix film, Enola Holmes, Sherlock's rebellious teenage sister, is pulled into a new case that has her both helping and dodging her famous brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. This original graphic-novel story bridges the two films, with Millie Bobby Brown's Enola on the page, and is full of Victorian London intrigue, disguises and danger.