Andrew Lane September 2010

Andrew Lane - Young Sherlock

Think you know Sherlock Holmes? Think again. In September, Scottish Book Trust brought schools in Edinburgh a self-confessed Sherlock Holmes addict, Andrew Lane. During two sessions with hundreds of pupils, we discovered the boy and the cases that turned the Young Sherlock into the detective.

We also discovered how Andrew created Young Sherlock’s childhood using clues that Arthur Conan Doyle left in his short-stories and novels and how he persuaded the Conon Doyle Estate to authorise the series.

Set in Victorian England the book deals with the decisions that Sherlock makes and the subsequent consequences and discoveries that he makes.

The adventure is only just beginning...

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Pupil feedback:

'I enjoyed the slideshow because it told me about the writing and I liked the book trailer' Brodie, age 11, Liberton High School

'I thought it was really interesting...it made me want to get the book' Lino,age 12, Liberton high School

'It was fantastic! I really want to read the book now!' Emma, age 9, Craigour Park Primary

'It was fantastic. I really enjoyed listening to Andrew talking about Sherlock.' Conner, age 8, Craigour Park Primary

Check out the new trailer for Young Sherlock Holmes: Death Cloud below!

Visit our blogs page to see a brilliant blog from Craigour Park pupils.

For much more information about Andrew as well as lots of exclusive Young Sherlock content please visit www.youngsherlock.com.