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Synopsis
Irene Adler, accompanied by her faithful chronicler Nell, daredevil reporter Nellie Bly, and master sleuth Sherlock Holmes, works to outmaneuver her enemies and learn the truth about her secret birth.
Is Spider Dance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This historical mystery features Victorian-era sleuthing with Sherlock Holmes and a reimagined Irene Adler. Content is mild with mystery tension and period-appropriate intrigue, no explicit violence or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love historical mysteries and clever detective work will enjoy following Irene Adler as she investigates her secret past alongside Sherlock Holmes.