The Engineer's Thumb
Chapter Book · 2020

The Engineer's Thumb

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Illustrated by Arianna Bellucci

Book #14 in the The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection series

A missing engineer and a severed thumb lead to a deadly mystery. Can Holmes solve it in time?

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112 pages

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Dr. Watson's patient arrives with a severed thumb and a chilling tale, prompting him to seek Sherlock Holmes' expertise. As they delve into the disappearance of a young engineer, Jeremiah Hayling, the duo faces a race against time. Can Holmes and Watson untangle the web of deceit and danger before the criminals strike again? This illustrated adaptation brings the legendary detective's thrilling adventure to life for a new generation.

From the publisher

Missing: Mr Jeremiah Hayling, aged 26, a hydraulic engineer. He left his house at ten o’clock at night on the 9th of this month, and has not been heard from since.

When Watson’s latest patient confronts him with a missing thumb and a horrifying story, he knows just where to turn. This is a case for Sherlock Holmes. But, can Holmes and Watson unravel this deadly mystery in time to catch the criminals?

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112
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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First published
January 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781782266549

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