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Sherlock Bones Detective Club

The world’s best dog-tective, Sherlock Bones, is BACK for a third adventure! This time Bones and Dr Catson are on-board a train bound for Paris when they meet a mysterious magician. When he disappears, they ask the other passengers about him – but no one seems to have heard of him. Catson suspects foul play, and so the pair are drawn into the puzzle once more…

To celebrate this book and Arthur Conan Doyle Day on 22 May, applications have now opened for the Sherlock Bones Detective Club for budding young detectives everywhere!

All hopefuls need to do is solve a mystery to receive a free pack containing their Sherlock Bones Detective Club membership card, case file, bookmark, doorhanger and handsome certificate signed by Bones and Catson.

All S.B.D.C. members will be entered into a draw to win a Detective Toolkit and series book bundle!

We’re also running a competition to win a Sherlock Bones book bundle! Answer the following question to enter:

Which country is the second Sherlock Bones book set?

Send your answer with your name and postal address to competitions@readingagency.org.uk

UK entries only. Closing date: Wednesday 28 June.

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