The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Mystery, Mischief and Mayhem
The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Mystery, Mischief, and Mayhem
Step into the world of clever deductions and thrilling mysteries with **The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection**. Perfect for junior readers with a curiosity for solving puzzles, this set of ten captivating tales adapts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless stories into an engaging format designed for young minds. Simplified but no less enthralling, these stories retain all the intrigue and brilliance of the originals.
Follow the legendary Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend, Dr Watson, as they tackle baffling cases, outsmart villains, and uncover secrets lurking in the shadows. Each story offers a new mystery to solve, encouraging readers to think critically and dive into the excitement of classic detective fiction.
Stories Included:
- A Scandal in Bohemia – A royal intrigue where deception meets intellect.
- The Copper Beeches – A sinister estate hides an unsettling mystery.
- The Six Napoleons – A curious case of shattered statues and a missing gem.
- The Engineer's Thumb – A mechanical mishap with a dark twist.
- Charles Augustus Milverton – A duel of wits with a notorious blackmailer.
- Silver Blaze – A racehorse vanishes, leaving clues in its wake.
- The Bruce-Partington Plans – A case of espionage and danger on the railway.
- The Musgrave Ritual – An ancient family secret leads to a startling discovery.
- The Stockbroker's Clerk – A strange new job reveals a deeper plot.
- The Final Problem – The ultimate showdown with Holmes’s greatest nemesis.
This collection is an excellent way to introduce young readers to one of literature’s greatest detectives while fostering a love for classic storytelling. With each page, they’ll sharpen their own reasoning skills and discover the joy of solving mysteries. Perfect for adventurous readers ready to explore the thrilling world of Sherlock Holmes.
PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9781782264194
Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 23rd July 2020
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Author Profile
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was a prolific writer; his non-Sherlockian works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. Stephanie was born in England before emigrating to Australia – and later New Zealand – with her family, where she trained as a nurse. Whilst back in England on holiday, she met and married her husband, had a daughter and settled down.Stephanie’s lifelong interest in writing became more serious when her first children’s book, Avalanche, was published in the 1980s. Since then, she has had around forty children’s books published, and has also published an historical novella for adults. Stephanie works closely with schools, she tutors for two writing schools and occasionally runs writing workshops for adults.Stephanie joined Sweet Cherry Publishing in 2013 with her Mr Pattacake series, and she has since written The Dinosaur Detectives.Stephanie currently lives in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire.Arianna is a freelance illustrator based in Florence, Italy, where she majored in Entertainment Design at Nemo Academy. Since then she has worked as 2D artist with Italian independent video game studios. The Sherlock Holmes series is her debut novel as an illustrator for Children's books.