Enola Holmes 5: The Case Of The Cryptic Crinoline

By (author) Springer Nancy
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Follow London''s newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her electrifying fifth escapade - from the series that inspired the film, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Read them all before the new film lands! While on the run from her brother Sherlock, the world''s most famous detective, Enola Holmes has been hiding in plain sight, lodging with Mrs Tupper. Mrs Tupper may be half-deaf and a terrible cook, but she is the closest thing Enola has to a family. So when she discovers that her dear land lady has been abducted, Enola is shocked but determined to find out why. Especially when she finds cryptic codes within a crinoline underskirt in Mrs Tupper''s upturned room. . . But who could have taken Mrs Tupper? And why do all the clues lead to Florence Nightingale? It''s another gripping case for our young heroine in this enthralling fifth mystery. ''A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart ... the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.'' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN
Biographical note
Nancy Springer has written more than fifty books for adults, young adults, and children, in genres including mythic fantasy, contemporary fiction, magic realism, horror, and mystery. She has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has won many awards, including two Edgar Awards for Best Mystery for YA novels Toughing It (Harcourt Brace, 1994) and Looking for Jamie Bridger (Dial, 1995) and the Tiptree Award for Larque on the Wing (William Morrow, 1994). Her short story, "The Boy Who Plaited Manes," was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, the World Fantasy Best Short Story, and the Locus Award for Best Short Story. Springer''s books have been translated into many languages. Springer lives in Florida with her husband.
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Follow London''s newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her electrifying fifth escapade - from the series that inspired the film, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
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The fifth in the series that inspired the hugely successful film Enola Holmes starring Millie Bobby Brown.
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Nominated for the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.
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A wonderful character - brave, resourceful, super smart - to inspire young readers.