by Jean Little
First published 1986
Basil lives in the basement beneath Sherlock Holmes' residence on Baker Street. This mouse detective has mastered his investigative skills by eavesdropping on the famous human sleuth above. When twins Angela and Agatha vanish without a trace, Basil faces one of his most puzzling cases yet. The evidence consists of little more than scattered crumbs and fragments. Basil must determine who orchestrated the kidnapping and track down the location where the twins are being held captive. The mystery tests every technique Basil has absorbed from listening to Holmes work through his own complex investigations. Basil applies his rodent perspective and detective training to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
Genres: fiction, animals, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Baker Street, London
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
70 pages · Hardcover · Hodder Children's Books