Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective Audio Collection: The Haunted Toolshed / The Neighborhood Stink / The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond

Joe Sherlock #1-3

by Dave Keane, Fred Berman (Narrator)

With unspeakable phobias, a need to sleep with three night-lights, and a horrible allergy to peanut butter, Joe Sherlock is not your typical neighborhood hero. But fear not, Joe Sherlock always cracks the case . . . and just in time for dinner.

Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed

Cakes vanishing into thin air? Mailboxes disappearing without a trace? Evil lurks in Mr. Asher's toolshed? Joe Sherlock must investigate the strange and unexplained events that are happening on Baker Street after dark. Even though a cold tingle of terror gallops down his spine like a herd of wild gophers, Joe is determined to solve the case and have his bundt cake, too.

Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stink

Can a goofy kid detective overcome a sudden and strong gag reflex? Will he stop stepping in the evidence? And will he solve the case in time for dinner? On a carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious, smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or stomach-churning as this.

Case #000003: The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond

Why has a ring with a diamond the size of a monkey's eye suddenly disappeared? Will it be found before the wedding party turns into an angry mob? Armed with only a box of Barf Blockers, a clip-on tie, and his extraordinary sleuthing skills, Joe Sherlock is in a race against time—and a very sensitive stomach.

Performed by Fred Berman

Audio CD

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

After spending so much time reading books to my three kids, I decided I'd try my hand at children's books. It's been a blast. I've visited schools all over the country. I've talked to thousands of kids about writing, illustrating, and using your imagination. And I've received tons of incredible letters and emails from parents, kids and teachers from just about everywhere.

I am the author of the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series and the Monster School: I Can Read series. My picture books include Sloppy Joe, Bobby Bramble Loses His Brain and Daddy Adventure Day. Next year, Knopf/Random House is releasing my new picture book, Who Wants a Tortoise?, illustrated by K. G. Campbell. Stay up on it all at my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/mrdavekeane

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Although the kids were fascinated by the mystery and seemed to enjoy listening to this story, I hated it. It took me a while to figure out why I hated this audiobook so much. The overall tone of the narration is negative, and it comes across even worse with someone acting out the voices with their negative, put-down tones. When I couldn't take it anymore, I shut off the story and told the kids who the "ghost" really was. They didn't mind, which tells me that maybe they were tired of listening to it, too.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are on the second story very funny stories to listen to and amiably pass the drive to Virginia

And we were glad we had the 3rd story for the even longer ride home

Great actor reading and extremely funny stories everyone can enjoy