The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline Audiobook

" Fourteen-year-old Enola (alone spelled backwards) manages to rescue her kidnapped landlady, meet Florence Nightengale, wonder where her missing Mother is, and stay one step ahead of and out of sight from her famous brother, Sherlock. Mystery lovers should enjoy this. "

" 14-year-old Enola Holmes encounters Florence Nightingale and uses Morris Code to solve this latest mystery. "

" 3 and a half stars. I love reading the Enola Holmes books; they are just a fun and entertaining diversion--slightly fantastic mysteries flavored with history and heartily focused on women's rights. Enola is more appealing as a form of superhero prototype (clever hide-outs and disguises, tragically alone, valiant rescues, saving lives...) than she is a mystery sleuth. "

" I really enjoyed this fifth installment. It is a good read and I love Enola's ability to outsmart her brothers. I wish there were more than just one more book. "

" I love this new series. It features an intelligent, likable heroine who just happens to be the younger sister of the famous Holmes brothers. Also, does a great job of showing the reader the society of Victorian England. "

" Another good entry in this unusual series. "

" I really liked this one. I love how she outsmarts Sherlock while he has to watch -- much fun. "

" Even though I unwittingly started with the 5th book in the series, I found it a delightful, quick read and didn't need information from the previous four books to understand the storyline. Enola is the smart, sassy, younger sister of the great Sherlock Holmes and holds her own in solving the mysteries she encounters. (I love books with strong, independent female characters!) I look forward to reading the other books in the series. "

" This one was a delight! Grade A "

" Another really fun book in the series, love them! This had me smiling in places and still adoring Enola and her adventures. "

" This is the second book in the Enola Holmes series that I've read. While this book was as well written as the first the suspense fell short in this volume. I got bored about halfway through but managed to finish. The mystery of the crinoline was a bit underwhelming and seemed to drag. I'm rating this book three stars because the writing is good but the plot is lackluster. "

" I liked the whole series so far, I love this book! "

" Ah, Enola Holmes, an audiobook series I adore. Recommended to anyone with a nerdy sense of humor for sure and most with beating hearts! "

" May 14, 2009 "

" A lovely, entertaining read. Victorian Age, Florence Nightingale, Sherlock Holmes, and morse code. What could be better? "

" I find the Enola Holmes mysteries very entertaining and informative of that time. This series does not detract from the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. "

" Love Enola Holmes books, but this one was my least favorite so far. Crimean war isn't my thing, I guess... "

" A nice mystery with the sister of Sherlock Holmes as the main character. She is plucky and gets into trouble. "

" A cute mystery series for younger teens. "

" Another awesome offering in the Enola Holmes series! "

" Another fun installment, though a bit far-fetched. I can't help loving Enola no matter what. Still, I hope the next adventures focus more on Enola's personal problems. I like watching her outrun her brothers! "

" I find the Enola Holmes mysteries very entertaining and informative of that time. This series does not detract from the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. "

" I really enjoyed this fifth installment. It is a good read and I love Enola's ability to outsmart her brothers. I wish there were more than just one more book. "

" Springer's a terrific writer. This was a light and stylish steam punk YA starring Sherlocks 14 year old sister Enola Holmes. Wonderful fun. "

" This one made me want to learn more about Florence Nightingale. I always like a book that leads me to explore other books. "

" This one has been my favorite in the series so far. It brings Florence Nightingale into the picture and tells a bit about the Crimean war. It was very interesting and also action packed. "

" Love Enola Holmes books, but this one was my least favorite so far. Crimean war isn't my thing, I guess... "

" I love Enola Holmes. And I still want Katherine Kellgren to narrate my life. "

" This one made me want to learn more about Florence Nightingale. I always like a book that leads me to explore other books. "

" pretty much as expected. which means i generally liked it, but i have some issues with it (some oh-so-convenient plot elements, bits of lecturing and snobbery by enola being the main ones). still, it made for quick, entertaining reading. "

" Another awesome offering in the Enola Holmes series! "

" This is a good fun read. Enola Holmes is an engaging heroine. "

" Fun! I enjoyed it. "

" I really liked this one. I love how she outsmarts Sherlock while he has to watch -- much fun. "

" Good story. I like all characters involved. Fast paced and exciting. "

" I'm quite fond of Enola Holmes and her sleuthing! I'd like to have all the Enola Holmes mysteries in my collection. "

" When her beloved landlady is kidnapped, Enola must leap from windows and onto the back of moving coaches to fight the evil villains and rescue her nearly deaf friend. She meets the Florence Nightingale, and once again slips through the fingers of her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. "

" Back on track with this one! "

" Continuing the adventures of Enola Holmes, the free-spirited, hard headed sister of the infamous Sherlock Holmes. See how she fairs in the 5th book of the Enola Holmes mystery. For a spoiler free review, please look at the first book in the series, "The Case of the Missing Marquess." "

" This was a very satisfying conclusion to the series. "

" As with the other Enola Holmes Mysteries, this one was engaging, clever, and charming without being childish. The codes and mysteries woven into it (along with the interactions between Sherlock and Enola) are compelling and realistic. Reccomended for ages 13 and up, rated 4/5 stars. "

" I don't think it was quite as exciting as the others, and it still had the issue of one large and unbelievable coincidence, but I sure do love Enola. :) "

" Don't let the fact that this is a children's mystery stop you from picking it up. This is a fast paced read featuring a spunky 14 year old heroine who happens to be Sherlock Holmes younger sister. Very fun series. "

" I love Enola Holmes. And I still want Katherine Kellgren to narrate my life. "

" Another installment in Nancy Springer's fresh take on Sherlock Holmes. In this one, Enola meets Florence Nightingale, decodes embroidered messages and, it goes without saying, bests her brother. Woo-hoo! "

" Very good! I love this series. It just keeps getting better. I hope Enola gives Sherlock a chance in the next book though. "

" I enjoyed this book as I have the others in the series. "

" This is a great series for upper elementary and middle school students who like mysteries. Girls will like it better than boys, as Enola often outsmarts her much older famous brother. "

" This series had such a good premise, but the mysteries kind of suck. I still have no idea why the kidnapping happened. Yet I'll probably read the next one just to find out what happens to Enola. "

" Listened to this as audiobook "

" Another amazing story. Not really too much to say without giving away the entire mystery except Brillent. I loved it! "

" I do like this series:) Enola is such a determined, intelligent, caring person and the mysteries are cleverly written. Now I want to know more about Florence Nightengale. "

" When her beloved landlady is kidnapped, Enola must leap from windows and onto the back of moving coaches to fight the evil villains and rescue her nearly deaf friend. She meets the Florence Nightingale, and once again slips through the fingers of her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. "

" As with the other Enola Holmes Mysteries, this one was engaging, clever, and charming without being childish. The codes and mysteries woven into it (along with the interactions between Sherlock and Enola) are compelling and realistic. Reccomended for ages 13 and up, rated 4/5 stars. "

" This book seemed to be more of a Young adult/adult book. Well-written with complicated words I would recommend this teens and adults who want a quick read. There is nothing inappropriate for kids...Just complex subject matter at times. "

" So far I have loved all of the Enola Holmes mysteries. I can't wait to read #6, but will be sad to have the character end! "

" I am loving this series. I love Sherlock and Enola's relationship and Sherlock's character development. While Enola seemed to solve the mystery through a series of coincidences, the period detail and social comentary is superb. "

" I enjoyed this book as I have the others in the series. "

" Loved the inside look at Florence Nightingale and the usual code. Delightful reading again. "

" Another installment in Nancy Springer's fresh take on Sherlock Holmes. In this one, Enola meets Florence Nightingale, decodes embroidered messages and, it goes without saying, bests her brother. Woo-hoo! "