Basil of Baker Street
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 1 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Basil--famous sleuth of mousedom--lived in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes' house. A devoted admirer of the great detective, he had learned his craft by listening at the feet of Holmes himself. The Mystery of the Missing Twins was one of the strangest cases in Basil's career. He had only a few crumbs of clues with which to find solutions to such baffling questions as: Who had masterminded the plot? Where were the twins, Angela and Agatha, being kept?
Basil and the Lost Colony
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 2 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to solve the mystery of a Lost Colony in Switzerland. Basil of Baker Street-mouse detective genius-is off on a perilous expedition leading thirty-two mice up a towering mountain. Their objective: to locate and rescue a famous colony of mice that have been missing for six centuries! A clue in the form of an arrow with strange markings has sent Basil scurrying off to Switzerland in search of the lost colony. But the path is not smooth for our Sherlock Holmes of the Mouse World. Before he can solve this baffling mystery, he must confront the mysterious snow mouse and the sinister plots of evil Professor Ratigan, ruler of the mouse underworld!
Basil and the Cave of Cats
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 3 of the Basil of Baker Street series
The Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world solves another thrilling case! Basil the moust detective sets off on a journey to solve one of the greatest mysteries of mousedom: Do miniature cats exist? Leading mouse scientists aren’t certain, but they believe answers can be found in the Far East. Thus begins the story of an unusual quest. As Basil sets sail for the Far East — and the lost island of Kataarh — danger stalks him at every turn. Our hero is determined to unravel the mystery of these mini-cats and their mouse king!
Basil in Mexico
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 4 of the Basil of Baker Street series
The famous sleuth of Mousedom! Basil of Baker Street continues his brilliant detective career as he solves three difficult cases, one right after the other: "The Case of the Counterfeit Cheese"--in which mousedom is terrified as mice crack their teeth on phony cheese bits made of concrete..."The Theft of the Mousa Lisa"--in which Basil ferrets out the truth behind the strange theft of Mexico's beloved masterpiece... "The Disappearance of Dr. Dawson"--in which, horror of horrors, Basil's faithful friend and companion is mousenapped! In all of these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!
Basil in the Wild West
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 5 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Basil is traveling the wild, wild West on the trail of sinister smuggling chief, J.J. Along the way he encounters opera-loving horses, a pony/poet, an Indian mouse--and Monterey Jack, a ruthless mouse outlaw.
Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 6 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Basil the mouse detective is called to Paris when the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off (an international culinary competition) start receiving threats against the event. Who could want to deprive all of mousedom of one of its tastiest nights? Basil immediately suspects Ratigan, who has escaped yet again and was seen lurking around Paris (and who, perhaps, holds a particular grudge against the event's organizers). He sets off on his investigation at the event's location, the Parisian College of Cooking (where local foodie mice hide out and take advantage of the school's kitchens after the human students have departed each evening). But Basil is baffled when circumstantial evidence shows that it couldn't have been his old enemy after all. With one suspect crossed off the list, it's up to Basil to find out what's going on-before those anonymouse threats ruin the Cook-Off-for good!
Basil and the Royal Dare
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 7 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by BuzzFeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to find out what happened when two royal princes disappear!
With Sherlock Holmes away on a case, Basil and Doctor Dawson find themselves at loose ends until an urgent message arrives: Basil's services are required by the noblemice of Marlborough House!
Marlborough House is the home of Edward, the Prince of Wales (second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria) who lives there with various children and family members. Unbeknownst to the human royals, there is a corresponding clan of noblemice living there as well. At the moment, the human royal family is hosting the visiting royal family of Bohemia, along with that family's corresponding group of stowaway noblemice. However, the teen noblemice of both houses have vanished without a trace and everyone fears that one of the royal dogs may be responsible for the disappearance. Can Basil help?
It's going to require all of the great detective's skills to solve this case! Especially since it involves princes and pups, royal mice, the latest in photographic equipment, and a possible love match…but they don't call Basil the Great Mouse Detective for nothing.
Basil and the Library Ghost
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part 8 of the Basil of Baker Street series
Basil of Baker's Street, the masterful mouse detective who studied under Sherlock Holmes, is on his way to a school reunion with his old friends from Ratcliffe College. Along for the trip is his steadfast companion, Doctor Dawson. But all is not well, as they soon learn that the dastardly Ratigan has escaped from prison in London. Could the rat possibly be planning revenge against his old nemesis, Basil himself?
But before Basil and Dawson can worry too much about the wily rat, they hear another piece of worrying news. The duo arrives in Oxford only to be informed that the library of Basil's old college is haunted! The students are thoroughly spooked, and the whole mess threatens to sour the festive mood of the reunion. Basil, for one, doesn't believe in the supernatural and plans to put the rumors to rest.
But the strange occurrences continue, without any obvious explanation. Is this one case that can stump even the Great Mouse Detective? And as Basil and Dawson dig deeper, are there even more sinister secrets afoot?
The inspiration for a hit Disney film and named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by BuzzFeed, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to investigate a library haunting!
Eve Titus (1905-2002) wrote many books for children during her long career, including the Basil of Baker Street books and the Anatole series.
The Great Mouse Detective Collection, Volume 1
Books #1-4
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part of the Basil of Baker Street series
“Basil of Baker Street”:
Baker Street Mice-Beware! So far, the twins are safe. They'll stay that way if you do what we say. We've decided to make your Baker Street cellar the headquarters for our gang. Everybody must be out in 48 hours. It's Basil's job to move you all out, just the way he moved you in. Better make it fast! And leave the furniture-we need it. This is the only warning you'll get. And listen-if you don't follow our orders, you'll never set eyes on those twins again!
“Basil and the Cave of Cats”:
The Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world solves another thrilling case! Basil the mouse detective sets off on a journey to solve one of the greatest mysteries of mousedom: Do miniature cats exist? Leading mouse scientists aren't certain, but they believe answers can be found in the Far East. Thus begins the story of an unusual quest. As Basil sets sail for the Far East-and the lost island of Kataarh-danger stalks him at every turn. Our hero is determined to unravel the mystery of these mini-cats and their mouse king!
“Basil in Mexico”:
Basil of Baker Street continues his brilliant detective career as he solves three tough cases! "The Case of the Counterfeit Cheese": in which mousedom is terrified as mice crack their teeth on phony cheese bits made of concrete. "The Theft of the Mousa Lisa": in which Basil ferrets out the truth behind the strange theft of Mexico's beloved masterpiece. "The Disappearance of Dr. Dawson": in which-horror of horrors!-Basil's faithful friend is mousenapped. In all these daring adventures, Basil proves himself to be a true disciple of his hero, Sherlock Holmes!
“Basil in the Wild West”:
Tom's eyes bored into Basil's. "I admire and respect you as a brilliant detective, but I must speak frankly. Your chances of capturing J.J. are practically zero. The obstacles are too many and too great. In my opinion, Basil, you're on an impossible mission!"
The Great Mouse Detective Collection, Volume 2
Books #5-8
by Eve Titus
read by Ralph Lister
Part of the Basil of Baker Street series
“Basil and the Lost Colony”:
I gasped in horror. Would it be my friend's dreadful fate to perish in the swirling torrent below? "Take car! Take care!" I shouted. But my worst fears were realized. Ratigan went over the edge, dragging the detective with him!
“Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off”:
Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to Paris to discover who's threatening the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off! Basil the mouse detective is called to Paris when the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off (an international culinary competition) start receiving threats against the event. Who could want to deprive all of mousedom of one of its tastiest nights? Basil immediately suspects Ratigan, who has escaped yet again and was seen lurking around Paris (and who, perhaps, holds a particular grudge against the event's organizers). He sets off on his investigation at the event's location, the Parisian College of Cooking (where local foodie mice hide out and take advantage of the school's kitchens after the human students have departed each evening). But Basil is baffled when circumstantial evidence shows that it couldn't have been his old enemy after all. With one suspect crossed off the list, it's up to Basil to find out what's going on-before those anonymouse threats ruin the Cook-Off-for good!
“Basil and the Royal Dare”:
Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by BuzzFeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to find out what happened when two royal princes disappear! With Sherlock Holmes away on a case, Basil and Doctor Dawson find themselves at loose ends until an urgent message arrives: Basil's services are required by the noblemice of Marlborough House! Marlborough House is the home of Edward, the Prince of Wales (second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria) who lives there with various children and family members. Unbeknownst to the human royals, there is a corresponding clan of noblemice living there as well. At the moment, the human royal family is hosting the visiting royal family of Bohemia, along with that family's corresponding group of stowaway noblemice. However, the teen noblemice of both houses have vanished without a trace and everyone fears that one of the royal dogs may be responsible for the disappearance. Can Basil help? It's going to require all of the great detective's skills to solve this case! Especially since it involves princes and pups, royal mice, the latest in photographic equipment, and a possible love match...but they don't call Basil the Great Mouse Detective for nothing.
“Basil and the Library Ghost”:
Basil of Baker's Street, the masterful mouse detective who studied under Sherlock Holmes, is on his way to a school reunion with his old friends from Ratcliffe College. Along for the trip is his steadfast companion, Doctor Dawson. But all is not well, as they soon learn that the dastardly Ratigan has escaped from prison in London. Could the rat possibly be planning revenge against his old nemesis, Basil himself?
But before Basil and Dawson can worry too much about the wily rat, they hear another piece of worrying news. The duo arrives in Oxford only to be informed that the library of Basil's old college is haunted! The students are thoroughly spooked, and the whole mess threatens to sour the festive mood of the reunion. Basil, for one, doesn't believe in the supernatural and plans to put the rumors to rest.
But the strange occurrences continue, without any obvious explanation. Is this one case that can stump even the Great Mouse Detective? And as Basil and Dawson dig deeper, are there even more sinister secrets afoot?