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It’s Passover, and 10-year-old Sherwood Mendelson’s parents are hosting the Seder. Sherwood’s big, loving family have all gathered at the Mendelson home, from Grandma Norma, who brings her “Matzoh Balls That Sank the Titanic,” to Sherwood’s cousins, the Wilder twins, Zach and Seth, who when reciting the Ten Plagues call out “Zach’s breath!” and “Seth’s soccer shorts!” It’s a happy Seder until suddenly a terrible thing happens.
After Solomon hides the afikomen-it goes missing. Not missing as it always does at Passover. It has completely, utterly, and thoroughly disappeared. Right into thin air! Without the afikomen, the Mendelson family cannot finish its Seder! But Sherwood happens to be the Greatest Fan of the Greatest Detective of All Time, Sherlock Holmes. With his faithful assistant, Watson, the family Basset Hound, Sherlock Mendelson uses all of his super detective skills to hunt down the culprit who stole the afikomen.
Interview with David Shawn Klein, author of SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN
Reviews
“A joyful and charming Passover tale with kid appeal.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“A fine addition to both personal and public collections, ‘Sherlock Mendelson and the missing Afikomen’ promises to be a firm favourite with readers eagerly anticipating the publication of the other ‘diabolical crimes’, A five star read, it is unreservedly recommended!”
–BookViral
“Klein’s story introduces readers to Passover in an approachable, thoughtful manner. Readers will enjoy Sherlock’s amusing antics and playful investigative work. The detective elements, which offer a nod to Sherlock Holmes, are skillfully incorporated, and the entertaining resolution will delight readers.”
–Influencer World Daily
“Oh, my gosh, I loved this book! We need more diversity in children’s literature, and it is fabulous to see how the author did this in a way that enhanced the story.”
–Children’s & Teens’ Book Connection
“I believe children and families will enjoy this story and learn a great deal about the observance of Passover. I highly recommend it.”
–Deanie Humphrys-Dunne