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Description
Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes, descendants of the famous Victorian detectives Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, attend the same American boarding school where they become unlikely partners investigating a murder for which they are both framed. The two teens must work together to clear their names while navigating the dangerous politics of their elite school and uncovering long-buried family secrets. Charlotte exhibits the volatile temperament and sharp investigative skills associated with her famous ancestor, while Jamie struggles with the weight of his own family legacy. The mystery forces the reluctant duo to confront whether their famous grandfathers were truly the partners history remembers or something darker.
Quick Summary
What happens when the world's greatest detective and his trusty sidekick are reborn as teenagers who absolutely cannot stand each other? Readers get to watch Charlotte and Jamie race against time to clear their names while uncovering dark family secrets and sharp-witted banter that crackles across every page. If your kid loves the mystery and humor of "The Westing Game" mixed with the modern sass of "The Princess Diaries," they'll be hooked from the first chapter. With an AR level of 5.3 and a murder mystery at its core, this novel is perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12.