Age rating and parents' guide:Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess
by Nancy Springer
Ages 9–14
Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Kidnapping peril.
On her fourteenth birthday, Enola Holmes discovers her mother has vanished, leaving behind clever ciphers and little else. Rather than submit to the boarding school chosen by her older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft, she disguises herself and runs away to London. Along the way, she stumbles upon the kidnapping of a young lord and decides to solve the mystery herself. Young readers enjoy Enola's quick wits, daring independence, and the atmospheric Victorian setting packed with secret codes and close escapes.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Kidnapping peril
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At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Enola Holmes series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
Reading mood
- Mysterious
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Family
- Mystery & Detective
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