Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong: book one (Volume 1)

An exciting new update of the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories in which Sherlock is a 10yearold kid living in Singapore and Watson is his trusty robot companion!Introducing the Sherlock Sam series by A.J. Lowa fresh, crosscultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, tailored for middlegrade readers. Set in iconic Singapore locations, the series follows the mysterysolving exploits of smart, observant, foodloving 10yearold Samuel Tan Cher Lock (a.k.a. Sherlock Sam), Watson, his reluctant robot sidekick, and the rest of the Supper Club (a Scooby Doo gang, of sorts) as they prove that mysteries are best solved through teamwork.In Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Auntie Kim Lians precious Peranakan cookbook disappears, and Sherlock Sam cannot eat her delicious ayam buah keluak anymore! Will Sherlock Sam be able to use his super detective powers to find this lost treasure?Praise:A promising adventure series with Super Sleuth Sherlock Sam! His insatiable appetite to sample Singapores popular foods and nevergiveup attitude to solving mysteries will keep readers glued till the last page.Adeline Foo, author of the bestselling series The Diary of Amos LeeA thrilling kids detective romp in the grand tradition of Famous Five, with a lovable robot and delicious Peranakan food!Otto Fong, author of Sir Fongs Adventures In ScienceSherlock Sam and Watson are set to become one of Singapores favourite detective duos! Sams preoccupation with food struck a familiar chord with the Singaporean in me and Watsons deadpan oneliners had me laughing out loud. What afunfilled, foodfilled adventure story! This is a delicious read that will certainly warm your heart like a good serving of ayam buah keluak!Emily Lim, awardwinning author of Tibby, the Tiger Bunny and Prince Bear & Pauper BearWatson is a delightful creation. He follows a rich line of great robot companions from Star Wars R2D2 to Star Treks Data; no detective should leave home without one!Sonny Liew, Eisnernominated author of Malinky RobotA genius kid detective would be good. A genius kid detective with a wiseacre robot sidekick is even better. Add a wicked sense of humor and youve one of the sharpest, funniest books youll read all year.Hal Johnson, author of Immortal LycanthropesThis book will definitely draw you in with its twists and turns that will leave you guessing with each turn of the page who the culprits are. There are also many funny lines from Watson that will cause you to burst out in laughter.Seow Kai Lun, ?Singapore s ChildA clever, entertaining and funny children s novel...a promising start to a new book series [with] bold and whimsical illustrations by drewscapeTina Gan, Red Dot DivaThis debut local novel is rich (in local references) and satisfying (as a mystery story).Stephani Yeo, Young ParentsBOTH boys were clamouring to read the book first, so I was left with no choice but to read the book TOGETHER with the both of them...I found it to be utterly captivating enough to make me want to complete the book in one sitting...the localized dialogue is hilariously tongueincheek and the book s subtle appeal to a child s instinct for the mysterious proved to be just what kept both Ash and Ayd deeply intrigued.Kelvin Ang, CheekiemonkiesA.J. Low have created an intriguing tale which would keep young readers eager to find out what happens next, while subtly documenting oldschool landmarks such as Chin Mee Chin Confectionery and Katong Antique House. Looks set to be a betseller.Clara Chow, My PaperI like this book because it leaves you with questions in your mind which make you want to keep reading.Greta Roberts, 9, in Expat Living Singapore