'Tis the Season for Sherlock Holmes and Other Children's Books!

Happy Holidays everyone!  Nothing is more appreciated as a a gift than a great book. For your holiday shopping, we wanted to highlight some goodies from the Belanger Books catalog. We will be posting blog updates from or own catalog as well as some books from our friends over the next few weeks. The first entry was for our own Sherlock Holmes books. This entry focuses on our children's books.

Sherlock Holmes Children's Books

We are best known for our line of Sherlock Holmes books. Here are some suggestions for the mystery lover of any age!

The MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes Series

What happens when two ten year old twin detectives team up with Sherlock Holmes? Find out in the MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes series! This series has been called, "great for introducing kids to Sherlock Holmes and his methods for solving mysteries. The Belanger brothers have evoked the period beautifully," (5 star review by Paula Berinstein).  You can start the series at any book.  For the Christmas season, we recommend our Christmas adventure, Curse of the Deadly Dinosaur!

The Amazing Airship Adventure (The MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes: Book 1)

From the bestselling team of Derrick Belanger and Brian Belanger comes a fun filled mystery adventure for kids of all ages. London, 1897: Ten year old twin detectives, Emma and Jimmy MacDougall, are having dinner with their good friend Sherlock Holmes when terror strikes. A mysterious airship the size of two elephants threatens to blow up 221B Baker Street and even all of England. Who is this mad bomber? Why is he attacking London? Sherlock Holmes can’t solve this case alone. It is up to the MacDougall twins to use their wits and skills to find the hidden airship and save the world.

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Attack of the Violet Vampire (The MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes Book 2)

Terror strikes! The Violet Vampire, a winged monster with sharp claws and glowing eyes, has been attacking all of London! Is it an advanced flying machine? An alien from another world? Could it possibly be a real vampire? And how are the notorious outlaws known as The Peterson gang involved with all of this? It's up to The MacDougall Twins and their good friend Sherlock Holmes to solve the case, with help from Inspector Lestrade, Scotland Yard, and a surprising special agent!

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Curse of the Deadly Dinosaur (The MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes Book 3)

Terror Strikes! During the Christmas season, a young man named Jonas Bogswell brings a most baffling case to Sherlock Holmes and the MacDougall Twins. A dinosaur, a creature that should have been extinct millions of years ago, with razor sharp jaws and a terrifying scream, has been spotted roaming the hills of Surrey. The creature has been preying on sheep in the countryside, or has it? The local police believe Jonas Bogswell is responsible for the death of the sheep, and he needs the help of Sherlock Holmes, the MacDougall Twins, and Toby, their faithful canine friend to prove his innocence. But how can a prehistoric creature be alive in Victorian England? Could the monster have something to do with the local legend of Bald Hill where the Devil was supposedly imprisoned a hundred years before? And is Jonas Bogswell completely innocent, or does he and his family have more knowledge of the dinosaur than they've revealed? Find out as the MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes solve their most extraordinary case and learn the truth behind the curse of the deadly dinosaur!

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Scones and Bones on Baker Street, Sherlock’s Dog (Maybe!) and the Dirt Dilemma

For the animal lover in your life! Check out Scones and Bones on Baker Street, where Digby the dog tries his best to get adopted by Sherlock Holmes. Also, you get to see "The Adventure of the Red Headed League" from a canine perspective!

Digby, a London street dog, hopes he can find a crumb of food and maybe a warm place to sleep around the next corner. Instead, he finds himself face-to-face with the Great Detective himself, Sherlock Holmes! Digby is thrilled. He decides to prove his worth to Holmes by helping him solve his latest case. However, Digby discovers that detectives have to follow certain rules. No scratching in public. No howling in concert halls. No ruining Mr. Holmes’ shoes. Who knew that solving crimes could be so hard? Can Digby help Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the Adventure of the Red-Headed League, and finally find a home --- at 221B Baker Street?

“What a delightful, delectable cream bun of a book, perfect for budding Sherlock Holmes fans and young dog lovers alike. But readers beware: a dog that can steal the heart of Sherlock Holmes can very well steal yours.” - Claudia Mills, author of Cody Harmon, King of Pets

"Kids will love this dog's eye view of Victorian London! Brenda Seabrooke truly has a canine soul." - Paula Berinstein, author of Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy

“‘Undaunted and unfazed’, Digby provides a fresh view of detective work with Sherlock Holmes. The story is a fast, delightful read; sure to please younger fans of mystery and imaginative fiction”. - Tracy Johnson, NerdSociety reviewer

“This is a fun mystery for young readers with an adorable dog who has a real nose for excitement and clues. The numerous illustrations liven up the pages, while sprinkles of historical information make it a real treat. Teamed up with Sherlock Holmes, Digby is a dog criminals and evildoers need to watch out for.” - Tonja Drecker - prized children's book reviewer at Bookworm for Kids

Get this excellent book by bestselling author Brenda Seabrooke here!

Imogene and The Case of The Missing Pearls

For those looking for a YA Holmes adventure, check out this delightful book from author Elizabeth Varadan!  Imogene is a Victorian Nancy Drew who helps Holmes solve a case!

In Imogene and the Case of the Missing Pearls, a day after Imogene's obnoxious step-cousins pay a visit, her mother's pearls go missing. When Sherlock Holmes is called in, Imogene, harboring a secret desire to become a detective, sees her chance to learn from the great Mr. Holmes.

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Other Children's Books

Not all of our YA and children's books deal with Sherlock Holmes. Checkout these other fun reads!

Dragonella

Here is another great read from Elizabeth Varadan! This one's an award winner!

Dragonella is the only dragon at her new school. Other students - trolls, griffins and ogres - are frightened when she breathes fire. The teacher isn't happy when Dragonella's laughter melts the filing cabinet. But when Dragonella's flames save the day during the class party on Legend Day, the teacher and other students learn they shouldn't be quick to judge someone who is different.

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The Tall Tales of Starman Steve

Here's our first publication! This is an excellent collection of Tall tales explaining parts of the universe!

• So you think you know why the sky is BLUE?

• What is THUNDER and LIGHTNING...really?

• What happens when you wish upon a SHOOTING STAR?

• Where did all those craters on the Moon come from?

• What’s the real truth about Jupiter’s RED SPOT?

• Are Saturn’s rings actually a giant HAT?

• Who spilled the MILKY WAY?

• Can the HORSEHEAD NEBULA be tamed?

• Can you race a COMET...and win?

• Ever traveled on the ASTEROID EXPRESS?

Come fly with STARMAN STEVE, the

bravest, most terrific astronaut Earth

has ever seen, and his loyal rocket ship,

Gracie, as they travel the universe and

learn all its wonderful secrets!

Get your copy here!

That's all for this entry.  Stay tuned for more Sherlock Holmes reads from Belanger Books and some of our friends!

Belanger Books is a small press owned by artist Brian Belanger and author Derrick Belanger specializing in new Sherlock Holmes books, Children's books, Steampunk, and genre specific anthologies.  Some of our books have been #1 bestsellers in their categories on Amazon.