Basil in Mexico

Name: Basil in Mexico
Brand: Oasis Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Eve Titus
ISBN: 9781621886792

Author: Eve Titus

Series: The Great Mouse Detective #3

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Unabridged: 1 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 04/11/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Science Fiction Stories, Animal Stories, Children's Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

Basil of Baker Street continues his brilliant detective career as he solves three tough cases!

"The Case of the Counterfeit Cheese”: in which mousedom is terrified as mice crack their teeth on phony cheese bits made of concrete.

“The Theft of the Mousa Lisa”: in which Basil ferrets out the truth behind the strange theft of Mexico’s beloved masterpiece.

“The Disappearance of Dr. Dawson”: in which — horror of horrors! — Basil’s faithful friend is mousenapped. In all these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!

About The Author

Eve Titus (1908-2002) was the author of many children’s books, including those about the French cheese-tasting mouse Anatole. Of Basil of Baker Street, Adrian M. Conan Doyle wrote to the author, “It is simply a wonderful creation, and I can assure you that my father would have revelled in every page.” The book was also made into a Disney movie, The Great Mouse Detective, in 1986. Numerous Sherlockian collectors prize the Basil mysteries, which include Basil of Baker Street, Basil and the Cave of Cats (originally published as Basil and the Pygmy Cats), Basil in Mexico, Basil in the Wild West, and Basil and the Lost Colony.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kailey (Luminous Libro) on February 21, 2024

Basil is the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world. He listens in on the cases of the great Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street, to learn at the feet of the master. Then Basil can use that knowledge to solve mysteries among the mice of the world. In this book, Basil and his trusty sidekick Dawson are......more

Goodreads review by Luisa on May 08, 2023

I adore Eve Titus's characters, and when you combine her stories with Paul Galdone's illustrations - you get excellent entertainment! Sherlock Holmes has a protege - a mouse, Basil of Baker Street. Like his human counterpart, he solves all kinds of daring mysteries that your family will enjoy. Clean,......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on December 31, 2023

Cute and fun......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on January 16, 2024

This book was well done, the twist at the end almost got me! Looking forward to the next one.......more

Goodreads review by Mayda on July 26, 2018

Although this series is fun and entertaining, this one cleverly introduces some thoughtful concepts and facts. It has instances of compassion for the guilty, equal rights (for female mice), and thoughtfulness for those less fortunate. Performed by Ralph Lister, this series, though intended for child......more