Warbler said:

I've read "A Study In Scarlett" many years ago. While I don't remember too many details of it, I don't remember reading it and going "whoa! this is really offensive stuff to Mormons!". But for all I know it is offensive to Mormons. I would be against censoring it, but taking it off a 6th grade reading list? ok I guess. Still I would recommend just accepting it as a book of its time. It was written in 1887, things were acceptable back then that aren't today, for good reason. If you do want to be a Sherlock Holmes fan, I would recommend reading it. The book tells the story of how Watson met Holmes and how they rented the rooms at 221 B. Baker Street, and it tells of their first adventure together.

I've read the book as well. Several times and somewhat recently. I don't think modern Mormons have too much to worry about, but maybe that's just me. Also, typically Mormons are so thrilled to hear/see their own name, the actual context of its use doesn't matter so much. But again, maybe that's just my interpretation. There are reports (?) that Sir Doyle (sort-of) apologized in the end, so there's that too.

Also- a bit that Wikipedia reports- the book was removed from the 6th grade reading list... to the 10th grade reading list. It's also still available at the library.