The Dancing Men
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2022

The Dancing Men

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arianna Bellucci (Illustrator)

Book #23 in the The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection series

Secret codes threaten danger. Can Holmes solve the mystery in time?

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Elsie Cubitt's mysterious past resurfaces when secret coded messages appear, alarming her husband. He seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. As the duo delves into the cryptic symbols, they must unravel the mystery before the enigmatic 'dancing men' lead to peril. Will Holmes's legendary deductive skills be enough to prevent disaster? This illustrated adaptation brings the classic tale to life, inviting readers to join the iconic detective on a thrilling quest to crack the code and uncover the truth.

From the publisher

An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the genius detective and his trusty sidekick crack the code before these dancing drawings turn deadly? About the Series: Sherlock and Watson - the original crime-fighting duo! Catching curious criminals, solving ancient riddles and defending the honour of the king and the country are all in a day’s work for this world-famous detective and his faithful biographer. Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.)

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Format
Paperback
Pages
120
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
May 17, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781782267935

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