Three lucky readers have a chance to win complete sets of all four Young Sherlock Holmes titles — Fire Store, Black Ice, Red Leech, and Death Cloud. The series follows a keenly observant young detective navigating danger and intrigue with wit and nerve. To enter, contestants answer a single question about which actor they would like to see portray young Sherlock Holmes in a potential film adaptation and submit their response through the official submission channel used by the organizers. The entry must reference Young Sherlock Holmes in the submission and the judges will evaluate the ideas with emphasis on imagination and style. No purchase is required, and the prize package is designed to reward creative thinking and originality from eager readers.
Details indicate that no purchase is necessary. Entries should reflect a response to the stated question and align with the competition rules. The entry window is limited and the contest is not open to Quebec residents. A panel of judges will assess creativity and originality among all eligible submissions. Winners consent to the use of their entry and the city associated with their submission in a publicly released winners list. Submissions should be sent through the official channel with the exact subject line THE SHERLOCK HOLMES CONTEST. The contest closes January 6, 2026. The information below reflects standard publisher guidelines and attribution for transparency in this overview.