Description
Publish Date: Jul. 07 2020
Interest age, years: From 6 To 9
832 pages
<b>Join Basil, the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world—and the inspiration for the hit Disney film <i>The Great Mouse Detective</i>—as he solves some of his most thrilling cases in this entertaining boxed set!</b><BR><BR>Basil—the detective mastermind of the mouse world—lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes’s house. A devoted admirer of the great detective, he has learned his craft by listening at the feet of Holmes himself. Join Basil and his friend, Dr. Dawson, they solve some of their most baffling cases in this collectible boxed set!<BR> <BR>The paperback boxed set includes:<BR> <i>Basil of Baker Street</i><BR> <i>Basil and the Cave of Cats</i><BR> <i>Basil in Mexico<BR> Basil in the Wild West<BR> Basil and the Lost Colony<BR> Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off<BR> Basil and the Royal Dare</i><BR> <i>Basil and the Library Ghost</i>, Eve Titus (1905–2002) wrote many books for children during her long career, including the Basil of Baker Street books and the Anatole series.<BR> <BR> Cathy Hapka has written more than 100 books for children and adults. She’s written for series as a ghostwriter and has also authored original titles. She lives in Pennsylvania.<BR> <BR> Paul Galdone (1907–1986) illustrated hundreds of children’s books, including the Basil of Baker Street series and the Anatole books, which received Caldecott Honors. He was posthumously awarded the 1996 Kerlan Award for his contribution to children’s literature.<BR> <BR> Dave Mottram is an illustrator living in Ohio who worked as a graphic designer for many years which led him to pursue his passion for illustration. He paints traditionally and digitally with color and layers and line. He loves tacos, animals, tikis, and nerding out over art supplies. Visit him at DaveMottram.com., Join the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world and his associate Dr. David Q. Dawson as they crack some of the most puzzling cases in Holmestead!
