Baskerville Hall - Das geheimnisvolle Internat der besonderen Talente: Das Tal der Lügen

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall #3

by Ali Standish, Sandra Knuffinke (Translator), Jessika Komina (Translator)

Arthur Doyles Abenteuer gehen in eine spektakuläre nächste Runde. Die Freude in Baskerville Hall ist groß, denn die jährliche Klassenfahrt auf einen imposanten Landsitz steht an. Doch Arthur plagen Er wird erpresst. Die rachsüchtige Professorin Grey droht, seiner Schwester etwas anzutun, wenn Arthur ihr nicht ein sagenumwobenes Relikt beschafft, das große Macht verleihen soll. Schlechten Gewissens, weil er seinen besten Freund Jimmie und Professor Holmes belügt, geht Arthur in den umliegenden Dörfern und Wäldern auf Spurensuche. Er kann das Relikt tatsächlich finden, doch bei der Übergabe steht ihm plötzlich Jimmies Vater – und Sherlock Holmes‘ Erzfeind – Moriarty gegenüber. Arthur muss sich zwischen der Loyalität zu seinem Mentor und der Freundschaft mit Jimmie entscheiden …

Genres: Audiobook, Fiction, Mystery, Middle Grade, Childrens

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2026

About the author

Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before, split her time growing up between North Carolina and several imaginary worlds. The only award she ever won in school was for messiest desk, but that didn’t stop her from going on to get degrees from Pomona College, Hollins University and and the University of Cambridge. She still spends most of her time in her imagination, but you might just spot her walking her two rescue dogs with her Finnish husband around her neighborhood in Raleigh. You can visit her online at www.alistandish.com.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well-paced, but a bit of a letdown compared to the first two books in the series.

I loved the concept behind Standish’s Holmes and Doyle interpretation, and that holds true throughout the series, even if the last book missed on most counts when weighed against the first two.

The mystery here is fine, and I liked the sort of riddle-based adventure at the climax of the story. The characters (Arthur in particular) also make some difficult decisions, unusual in a kids mystery and especially as a sort of concluding encounter to the series with the character. This is odd in a good way, and shows some range in terms of character evolution on the part of Standish.

But I think it was a mistake to take the series away from Baskerville Hall for its final installment, as that’s been the best part of the series. Removing pretty much any sense of place is hard on a book like this, especially in its concluding installment.

Aside from the climactic scenes at the end, the atmosphere is pretty thin here, and both that and a less well-developed story left me wanting at the end of what was otherwise a well-crafted kids series.

*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

[Tirzah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed what I believe is the final book of the series. I like what the author did with the ending; a nice twist. As always, it's interesting to read facts on the real Doyle and as always, reading these puts me in the mood for Sherlock & Watson books/movies!

[Nonoémie Vdl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addictif. Une véritable pépite.

[Kerli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oli hea lugemine, kuigi esimesed osad meeldisid rohkem.

[Camilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ali Standish on kirjoittanut vetävän varhaisnuorten trilogian, jonka viimeinen osa on Valheiden laakso.

Tarinan päähenkilönä seikkailee jälleen nuori Arthur Conan Doyle, joka ystäviensä kanssa yrittää löytää myyttisen Pronssipään. Tarujen mukaan pää voi antaa vastauksen mihin tahansa haltijansa esittämään kysymykseen. Tiedossa on siis tietoa ja sen mukanaan tuomaa valtaa. Mahtiesine houkuttelee etsijöitä, joilla on pahat mielessä.

Twisti tulee siitä, etteivät Arthurinkaan motiivit ole aivan vilpittömät. Hänen on pakko saada pää itselleen syistä, joita hän ei voi paljastaa edes lähimmille ystävilleen. Miten paljon ystäville voi valehdella? Mitä kaikkea ystävyys kestää?

Outoja tapauksia Baskervillen koulussa on ilahduttavan hyvin kirjoitettu sarja, jonka äärellä aikuinenkin viihtyy. Aikuislukija bongaa tarinasta viittauksia Sherlock Holmes -tarinoihin ja muihin 1800-luvulla ilmestyneisiin merkkiteoksiin. Käännös on erinomainen, mitä toki sopii odottaakin, kun puikoissa on Jaana Kapari-Jatta.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe I should check out a book more carefully before I check out a book from the library. I didn't realize this was the third and last book of this trilogy. It would've made much more sense if I had read the first two first. Interesting concept with the tween main character being Arthur Conan Doyle who is a protege of Sherlock Holmes. Arthur goes to an elite boarding school, Baskerville Hall, and has several close friends, including Jimmy Moriarty. Yep, the evil criminal James Moriarity's son.

A lot is going on in this story, some of which is related to the earlier books. If you have a young reader (9 and up) who is already a Sherlock Holmes fan, they will love this series. But start at the beginning.

[Holly Hurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has quickly become one of my favorite middle-grade series—but honestly, any Sherlock Holmes fan could enjoy it, no matter their age. Ali Standish does such a clever job weaving Holmesian lore into the mischievous adventures of these young students at Baskerville Hall.

I’ve been wondering since book one how Arthur’s roommate Jimmie (whose last name happens to belong to a famous Holmes villain), might one day become an enemy. This book finally delivers that answer in a big, emotional way. Poor Arthur had me worried from start to finish as he struggled under the weight of blackmail and isolation, refusing to reach out to friends or teachers for help.

Fans will appreciate the subtle nods to The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Final Problem. I probably missed other references since it’s been a while since I’ve read any Holmes.

I just learned this might be the final book in the trilogy, and I truly hope it isn’t the last we see of Baskerville Hall. The world and its characters deserve more mysteries to solve!

Special thanks to NetGalley and HarperAudio Children’s/HarperCollins for an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't love the conclusion to this series since it felt like some loose threads were left hanging as the author rushed to the ending. I also don't love Arthur's decisions through this book as it felt more out of character, especially for it being the third book in the series when relationships are so much deeper.
Still, I think my readers will enjoy it, especially for exploring a new world outside of Baskerville Hall.

[Merle · Rating 5 out of 5]

lugesin eesti keeles :) noniiiii põnev, eriti kui Doyle krimkasid loetud, kirjandusklassikuid tunda ;)

eriti meeldis üks lõik luule kohta: "Oh, aga luule ei ole üldse ainult ilusate sõnade kokku seadmine ... see pole isegi mitte kirjutamise liik. see on mõtlemise moodus. ja eriti teadlastel on väga oluline seda mõista."

[Daire Lüüs · Rating 5 out of 5]

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