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Sherlock Holmes Stories Retold for Children Series
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alex Woolf
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Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure.
Someone keeps breaking into shops and houses and smashing statuettes of the French general and statesman, Napoleon. Why? The police are baffled, so they call in the one man who can solve the mystery: London's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
Titles in the series (16)
- Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band
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Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Before Julia Stoner died, she heard a strange whistle. Now her sister Helen has started to hear the same sound. Can our celebrated sleuth solve the mystery before Helen suffers the same fate as her sister? The game is afoot! Adapted by children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this exciting tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet
1
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. A wealthy man has been murdered in the strangest circumstances. A woman's wedding ring has been found with the body and the word "RACHE" has been scrawled in red on a nearby wall. Is this mystery too baffling for even the brilliant Sherlock Holmes? Retold and adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight readers aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Reigate Squires
3
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. A coach driver has been murdered ... and it looks like the killer is going to get away with their terrible crime. The only clue is a torn piece of paper in the victim's hand, with a few words written on it. With the help of this single tiny clue, can our legendary sleuth unravel the mystery? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Red Headed League
4
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. What is the mysterious Red-Headed League and why is it giving jobs to people with red hair? Sherlock Holmes senses a major crime may be in the offing! Set off with the legendary sleuth as he races against the clock to catch the cunning criminals behind this latest plot. Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this exciting tale will delight readers aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle
5
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue jewel is stolen, a former thief is charged with the crime, but is he really guilty? Never fear: Sherlock Holmes is on the case, and the truth will out! Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear
6
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Sherlock is on the trail of a murderer. As he investigates the death of country gentleman John Douglas, he begins to piece together some unusual clues: muddy bootprints, a tattoo, and something called "The Valley of Fear." Can Holmes put these together in time to solve the mystery? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Musgrave Ritual
7
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Reginald Musgrave is baffled by the disappearance of his butler and maid. Where did they go and does it have anything to do with the mysterious, ancient "Musgrave Ritual?" Only one man may be able to solve the mystery: Reginald's crime-fighting friend, Sherlock Holmes. Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Naval Treaty
11
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. An unknown thief steals an important naval treaty from the office of a government clerk. Who stole it and how did they do it? Will the treaty ever be recovered? This sounds like a case for England's most brilliant sleuth! Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight readers aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Empty House
14
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. The whole of London is shocked and baffled by the murder of Ronald Adair. It seems like an impossible crime! Can our sensational sleuth solve the mystery of how Adair was killed before the murderer strikes again? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia
8
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. The King of Bohemia wishes to marry ... but before he can do so, he needs Sherlock's help! Can the sleuth retrieve an embarrassing photograph of the royal, before a scandal erupts and the king is forced to cancel his wedding plans? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
10
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. The Baskerville family of Dartmoor live under an appalling curse. They are haunted by a monstrous hound that has sent many of them to an early grave. Can our legendary sleuth save Sir Henry Baskerville before the hound strikes again? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four
9
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Captain Arthur Morstan has vanished. Where is he, and does his disappearance have anything to do with the six pearls sent to his daughter Mary? Our crime-fighting sleuth decides to investigate. Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: Silver Blaze
12
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. The famous race horse Silver Blaze has disappeared, and the horse's trainer, John Straker, has been murdered. The great detective travels to Dartmoor to investigate. Can he discover who killed Straker and track down Silver Blaze ... before it's too late? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Final Problem
13
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Has our crime-fighting hero finally met his match? The evil Professor Moriarty seems able to guess his every move. As Holmes closes in on his arch-enemy, the two prepare to meet in a final confrontation. Who is going to win? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Dancing Men
15
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Hilton Cubitt is worried. Drawings of "dancing men" keep appearing around his house and they're frightening his wife, who seems to know what they mean. Can our brilliant hero solve the mystery of these drawings before disaster strikes? Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Six Napoleons
16
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. Someone keeps breaking into shops and houses and smashing statuettes of the French general and statesman, Napoleon. Why? The police are baffled, so they call in the one man who can solve the mystery: London's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, this thrilling tale will delight children aged 7+.
Author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He is the creator of the Sherlock Holmes character, writing his debut appearance in A Study in Scarlet. Doyle wrote notable books in the fantasy and science fiction genres, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.
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