Basil in Mexico: Volume 3

(Paperback, Reissue)

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Named one of 13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and travelling to Mexico to solve three thrilling mysteries!

Basilthe famous sleuth of mousedomhas learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmess cellar. Now, his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiecethe Mousa Lisagoes missing. And finally, Basil must track down the culprit when Dr. Dawson, Basils faithful friend and companion, is mousenapped! In each of these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!

Author Bio

Eve Titus (19052002) wrote many books for children during her long career, including the Basil of Baker Street books and the Anatole series.

Paul Galdone (19071986) illustrated hundreds of childrens books, including the Basil of Baker Street series and the Anatole books, which received Caldecott Honors. He was posthumously awarded the 1996 Kerlan Award for his contribution to childrens literature.