30 review for Basil in the Wild West

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   4 out of 5

   Yukiraking – Jul 31, 2018

   There was a lot of cheesy word play in this one that I just loved. I enjoyed the new characters, the bad guys were a touch one-note, but the mystery was interesting (almost reminding me of an Agatha Christie feel to the mystery and the sheer number of potential suspects). There were so many hints at another book that I started to second guess myself, and maybe "The Lost Colony" actually is a sequel to this? I'm so confused. Maybe the future plots that were hinted at were never published? I'll fi There was a lot of cheesy word play in this one that I just loved. I enjoyed the new characters, the bad guys were a touch one-note, but the mystery was interesting (almost reminding me of an Agatha Christie feel to the mystery and the sheer number of potential suspects). There were so many hints at another book that I started to second guess myself, and maybe "The Lost Colony" actually is a sequel to this? I'm so confused. Maybe the future plots that were hinted at were never published? I'll find out soon anyway, since it's the only one left. But basically, this one was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed it.

2. 

   5 out of 5

   Chris – Aug 19, 2018

   It was a really fast-paced, very enjoyable and really well-written children’s mystery adventure novel. It had really excellent illustrations, really great characters, really exciting adventure, really well done mystery, really nice humor and a very interesting story. I’m also really looking forward to read Basil’s final adventure, “Basil and the Lost Colony.” I would recommend this book to both children and adults.

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   4 out of 5

   Mayda – Jul 25, 2018

   Basil, the great mouse detective, heads west to capture the nortorious J. J. But like his hero Sherlock Holmes and his quest to defeat the nortorious Moriarty, sometimes the fight must continue on another day. The delightful series is marvelously narrated by Ralph Lister whose various voices add much to the telling of the mystery.

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   5 out of 5

   Rebecca Dupont – Dec 31, 2019

   This Basil books actually seemed more like two books, a mexico criminal hideout and a hotel mystery joined together by a horse trip. It made the book feel a bit disjointed. I think if it had just been the hotel case, which I found more interesting and amusing, it would have been a better book.

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   4 out of 5

   Sarah Westgate – Oct 10, 2017

   Genre: Mystery This book would be great for grade level 2nd and up. One unique feature of this text is the pictures included in the chapters. The pictures really add detail to the story! There is also a table of contents and Cast of Characters page.

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   5 out of 5

   Selah – Jul 28, 2017

   This entry in the series is either extremely disjointed, or bad at holding my attention. Basil solves the mystery by being a snob 😆 2.75 stars

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   5 out of 5

   Hillary – Aug 20, 2018

   I loved this book and series.

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   4 out of 5

   treva – Nov 10, 2018

   This is Sid's 4-star rating, for the record. :) This is Sid's 4-star rating, for the record. :)

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   4 out of 5

   Luisa Knight – Nov 10, 2017

   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, fun and makes a great read-aloud! Reading Level: 1st - 4th grades Cleanliness Children's Bad Words Mild Obscenities & Substitutions - 2 Incidents: By Jove!, Poppycock Religious Profanities - 1 Incident: h 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, fun and makes a great read-aloud! Reading Level: 1st - 4th grades Cleanliness Children's Bad Words Mild Obscenities & Substitutions - 2 Incidents: By Jove!, Poppycock Religious Profanities - 1 Incident: heavens Religious & Supernatural - 2 Incidents: "You're like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat." - referring to Basil's knack for solving mysteries. There is something that stalks a hotel at night. Some think it's a ghost, demon or alien. It is actually a gang of mice. Violence - None Attitudes/Disobedience - None Romance Related - 4 Incidents: A mouse kisses a waitress. The word "breast" is used - non-sexually. Quoting Shakespeare: "Come on, and kiss me, Kate." A bad mouse falsely courts female mice who work at a bank so he can steal money. Conversation Topics - 1 Incident: Mentions seven million years. Parent Takeaway 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, fun entertainment! **Like my reviews? Then you should follow me! Because I have hundreds more just like this one. With each review, I provide a Cleanliness Report, mentioning any objectionable content I come across so that parents and/or conscientious readers (like me) can determine beforehand whether they want to read a book or not. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that! So Follow or Friend me here on GoodReads! You’ll see my updates as I’m reading and know which books I’m liking and what I’m not finishing and why. You’ll also be able to utilize my library for looking up titles to see whether the book you’re thinking about reading next has any objectionable content or not. From swear words, to romance, to bad attitudes (in children’s books), I cover it all!

10. 

    4 out of 5

    Kathleen – Aug 22, 2013

    Basil of Baker Street and The Great Mouse Detective are my CHILDHOOD, okay, so I adore them. Notably, reading them again as an adult, the Suck Fairy is almost entirely absent. They're still smart, they're still full of love, and I still love them. This one in particular is a lot of fun. Villains teaming up! Basil putting the smack down upon people! Shakespeare games! Basil being really offended that one villain dared to (view spoiler)[pass herself off as a librarian (hide spoiler)] ! I just. It is Basil of Baker Street and The Great Mouse Detective are my CHILDHOOD, okay, so I adore them. Notably, reading them again as an adult, the Suck Fairy is almost entirely absent. They're still smart, they're still full of love, and I still love them. This one in particular is a lot of fun. Villains teaming up! Basil putting the smack down upon people! Shakespeare games! Basil being really offended that one villain dared to (view spoiler)[pass herself off as a librarian (hide spoiler)] ! I just. It is close to my heart and will never not be.

11. 

    4 out of 5

    C.G.Koens – Jun 23, 2014

    Another cute children's book by Eve Titus. The only downside is that the ending was left open for a follow up story, but this is the last book in the series, so that's a little frustrating (for readers who like tidy endings). However, a great, easy-to-read, short chapter book for new readers, and yet another great introduction to the fantastic Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world. Another cute children's book by Eve Titus. The only downside is that the ending was left open for a follow up story, but this is the last book in the series, so that's a little frustrating (for readers who like tidy endings). However, a great, easy-to-read, short chapter book for new readers, and yet another great introduction to the fantastic Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world.

12. 

    4 out of 5

    S. J. – Mar 31, 2012

    See my review of another Basil book for my thoughts on these "lets travel the world" stories. My Review See my review of another Basil book for my thoughts on these "lets travel the world" stories. My Review

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    4 out of 5

    Mickie –

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    4 out of 5

    Rob –

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    5 out of 5

    Solo –

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    5 out of 5

    Julie Jarvie –

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    4 out of 5

    Elizabeth E –

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    4 out of 5

    Richard Nixon's Barbeque –

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    5 out of 5

    Edward Petersen –

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    5 out of 5

    Alex –

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    5 out of 5

    Jatin –

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    4 out of 5

    Arianna –

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    4 out of 5

    Mara –

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    5 out of 5

    Laela –

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    4 out of 5

    Jason Herrick –

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    5 out of 5

    Madeline Moss –

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    5 out of 5

    Ashly Carroll –

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    4 out of 5

    Hannah –

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    5 out of 5

    Stasia –

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    5 out of 5

    Flora Conte –