The Sherlock Society
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti is a middle grade adventure published by Simon and Schuster on September 30, 2025. This reprint edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock, who, inspired by their last name, decide to start a detective agency during their summer break. Joined by their friends Lina and Yadi, along with their grandfather, they embark on a quest to uncover a decades-old mystery involving a hidden treasure and the notorious gangster Al Capone.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as the group investigates local history and corporate corruption in Miami. With the help of their grandfather’s experience and some innovative gadgets, the kids navigate challenges that test their intelligence and teamwork. The narrative captures the essence of mystery and detective work, making it a fitting addition to the genres of children’s books and mysteries.
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In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book full of “atmosphere, history, and lively humor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in the Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!
Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe’s retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases.
The group’s first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption.
Together with Grandpa’s know-how and the kids’ intelligence—plus some really slick gadgets—can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?
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