Adventures of Sherlock Bones by Tim Collins 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask
Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician
Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle
Sherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Buster Books
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Meet Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest canine detective, and his clever sidekick Dr. Jane Catson in this five-book paperback set full of puzzles, clues, and laugh-out-loud mystery. From a royal jewel heist to a vanishing magician on a train to Paris, an ancient curse in Egypt, a haunted castle, and a villain terrorizing New York City, each story blends brisk detective plotting with hands-on puzzles like mazes, search-and-finds, and logic conundrums. Written by Tim Collins and illustrated by John Bigwood, this collection is a playful introduction to mystery fiction for young readers who love dogs, riddles, and a good whodunit.

About the Books
This collection gathers all five paperback adventures in the Adventures of Sherlock Bones series, a puzzle-driven mystery world where a canine detective and his loyal partner, Dr. Jane Catson, chase down thieves and tricksters across the globe. The premise stays consistent from book to book: Bones and Catson arrive at a new location, a crime or disappearance throws the local community into chaos, and the pair must gather witness statements, sift misdirection from fact, and work through hands-on puzzles woven directly into the plot. In the first book, a jewel theft at Kennel Palace kicks off the series with a locked-room style investigation. The second book heads to Egypt, where an ancient curse and a stolen pharaoh's mask complicate the case, while the third follows the pair as they track down a magician who vanished without a trace. The fourth book trades sunshine for shadows in a haunted castle setting, and the fifth brings Bones and Catson to New York City to stop a masked villain terrorizing the police. Throughout the set, illustrator John Bigwood's artwork brings each setting and character to life, and the puzzles range from mazes and search-and-finds to logic conundrums and shadow matches. The tone stays light and funny even as the stakes rise, making the reading experience feel like solving a case alongside Bones rather than simply following along. Perfect for kids who love animal characters, gentle humor, and mysteries they can actively participate in, this set rewards close reading and careful thinking book after book.

Key Benefits

• Five complete paperback mystery adventures in one collectible set
• Interactive puzzles — mazes, search-and-finds, and logic conundrums — woven into every story
• Detailed illustrations by John Bigwood bring each detective case to life
• Age-appropriate suspense with a light, funny tone perfect for reluctant and confident readers alike
• Globe-trotting settings from Kennel Palace to Egypt, a haunted castle, and New York City
• A great gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or building a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels — The series opener sends Bones and Dr. Catson hunting for the missing crown jewels of Kennel Palace, sifting suspects and clues to crack the case.
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask — This Egypt-set adventure has the detective duo unraveling an ancient curse tied to a stolen pharaoh's mask.
Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician — Bones and Catson investigate the sudden disappearance of a famous stage magician, following a trail of misdirection and clever clues.
Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle — A spooky castle setting brings ghostly scares and fresh puzzles as the pair investigate strange happenings behind its crumbling walls.
Sherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan — The fifth book brings Bones and Catson to New York City, where a masked villain threatens the local police with chaos unless they're stopped in time.

About the Author
Tim Collins is originally from Manchester but now lives in London. He is the author of dozens of books for young readers, including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus, and the Adventures of Sherlock Bones series. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award. Illustrator John Bigwood brings Bones, Dr. Catson, and every puzzle-filled setting to life with detailed artwork throughout each book, giving readers plenty to search, spot, and solve.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set turns reading into an active adventure, with puzzles, clues, and a wag-worthy detective duo kids won't want to put down. It's a natural fit for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, classroom library, or summer reading pick for mystery-loving 7 to 9 year olds who want to solve the case themselves, one clever clue at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.