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A Study in Charlotte

a Charlotte Holmes novel

Brittany Cavallaro

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 3.5 (170 on Hardcover)

336 pages · Released Mar 1, 2016

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A Study in Charlotte parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

LGBTQ+ themes

What it offers

Educational value

A note for parents

This YA mystery features a murder investigation with atmospheric suspense but not graphic violence. The story includes references to rape, addiction, and death—serious themes handled in a teen-appropriate context. There is some romance, mild profanity, and substance use. The protagonists demonstrate problem-solving, loyalty, and growth as they work together, making this suitable for mature teens rather than younger readers.

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From the publisher

The first book in a witty, suspenseful new trilogy about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter. Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-gr... The first book in a witty, suspenseful new trilogy about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter. Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers are one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She’s inherited Sherlock’s volatility and some of his vices—and when Jamie and Charlotte end up at the same Connecticut boarding school, Charlotte makes it clear she’s not looking for friends. But when a student they both have a history with dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Danger is mounting and nowhere is safe—and the only people they can trust are each other.

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • A mix driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • Plot driven
  • Strong Character Development
  • mysterious
  • Adventurous
  • lighthearted
  • funny
  • tense

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