Basil in Mexico
1st Edition
Published on 4. October 2016
112 pages
978-1-4814-6409-3 (ISBN)
Description
Named one of ?13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid? by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and travelling to Mexico to solve three thrilling mysteries!
Basil?the famous sleuth of mousedom?has learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmes's cellar. Now, his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese? Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiece?the Mousa Lisa?goes missing. And finally, Basil must track down the culprit when Dr. Dawson, Basil's faithful friend and companion, is mousenapped! In each of these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!
Basil?the famous sleuth of mousedom?has learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmes's cellar. Now, his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese? Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiece?the Mousa Lisa?goes missing. And finally, Basil must track down the culprit when Dr. Dawson, Basil's faithful friend and companion, is mousenapped! In each of these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!
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Eve Titus (1905-2002) wrote many books for children during her long career, including the Basil of Baker Street books and the Anatole series.
Content
- Intro
- Dedication
- Cast of Characters
- 1. Basil the Brilliant
- 2. The Case of the Counterfeit Cheese
- 3. On the High Seas
- 4. The Theft of the 'Mousa Lisa'
- 5. Mexico the Magnificent
- 6. The Investigation
- 7. The Panadero Street Irregulars
- 8. Who Was in the Attic?
- 9. A Strange Story
- 10. Basil's Decision
- 11. Dr. Dawson Disappears!
- 12. Ratigan's Revenge
- 13. In the Camp of the Enemy
- 14. Attack Before Dawn
- 15. Northward to Arizona
- 'Basil in the Wild West' Excerpt
- About Eve Titus and Paul Galdone
- Copyright
