The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005 · Est. 4 hour read

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

Part of the Classic Starts series

Unravel the mystery of smashed statues and a speckled band with Sherlock Holmes.

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160 pages· 20,643 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they tackle baffling mysteries, from a burglar targeting Napoleon statues to the enigma of the speckled band. In 'A Scandal in Bohemia,' Holmes faces the cunning Irene Adler, testing his legendary deductive skills. Each case presents a new puzzle, challenging the duo to uncover hidden truths. Will Holmes's intellect prevail against these perplexing riddles? Dive into these classic tales and discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface.

From the publisher

Following Sterling’s spectacularly successful launch of its children’s classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world’s beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve–all at an incomparable price. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers of the world’s smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmes stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth and his friend and assistant, Dr. Watson. Among the intriguing tales: A Scandal in Bohemia, Holmes’s first encounter with the mysterious Irene Adler; The Red-Headed League; The Adventure of the Six Napoleons and others.

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
20,643
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about 1850-1899Books about Victorian-era LondonBooks about detectivesBooks about crime and punishment
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
First published
March 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454945321

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