Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns
supreme — Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that
celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve
the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of
Victorian England.
Now readers can enjoy the crime-solving exploits
of the storied duo in this selection of favorite adventures. "The
Adventure of the Dancing Men" concerns the appearance of mysterious
stick-figure drawings, which prove disastrous to a country squire and
his bride; "The Red-Headed League" pits Holmes against a clever bank
robber, while "A Scandal in Bohemia" finds the detective locked in
cerebral combat with Irene Adler, the only female who ever outwitted him
(and the only one to steal his heart). In "The Final Problem" Holmes
confronts the evil Professor Moriarty, "the Napoleon of Crime," atop the
Reichenbach Falls. Also included here are four other classic tales:
"Silver Blaze," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," "The Engineer’s
Thumb," and "The Crooked Man."
A great way to introduce younger
readers to the world's best-known fictional detective, this affordable
collection will entertain mystery lovers of all ages.
Product details
- Reading level: 8 - 14 years
- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; Unabridged edition (15 November 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0486412423
- ISBN-13: 978-0486412429
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.9 x 20.3 cm