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When a series of mysterious deaths befalls a family of circus tightrope walkers, the Baker Street Irregulars—a band of ragamuffin boys—relies on Sherlock Holmes’s keen deductive skills to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the 19th‑century Great Britain circus world, the tale blends crime, mystery, and the iconic detective’s adventures.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tracy Mack
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