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The Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes

By Margaret Dilloway and Arthur Conan Doyle
Series: Ghostwriter
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The Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes by Margaret Dilloway and Arthur Conan Doyle is a delightful introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes for young readers. It presents a collection of adapted stories that capture the essence of Holmes’ legendary detective skills, as he uses logic and observation to solve intriguing cases. Perfect for children, this book combines clever storytelling with the timeless appeal of Sherlock Holmes' adventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader with a keen sense of adventure and a curiosity for intricate mysteries. It brings the timeless detective stories of Sherlock Holmes to a new generation, blending classic tales with engaging adaptations that capture the imagination. Perfect for budding detectives and fans of intriguing puzzles!

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Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun? We've got it all in Ghostwriter—the extraordinary new series from the Emmy-award winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop.

Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun? We've got it all in Ghostwriter—the extraordinary new series from the Emmy-award winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop.

Masterfully adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes mysteries, this diverse and playful retelling of the classic is sure to delight today's readers for years to come. Featuring an introduction by Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award-winning poet and writer Kwame Alexander.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728222196

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Kwame Alexander

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

Collections

Arthur Conan Doyle Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Margaret Dilloway Penguin Books Series: Ghostwriter

About the Author

SESAME WORKSHOP is the nonprofit educational organization behind the world-renowned children’s program Sesame Street. With the mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, Sesame Workshop has worked with educators to develop programs tailored to the unique needs of children all over the world. Sesame Workshop works to teach the whole child, providing lessons on topics from ABCs and 123s to health, emotional well-being, and respect.

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author of 28 books, including THE UNDEFEATED, SWING, and REBOUND, the follow-up to the NEWBERY medal-winning novel, THE CROSSOVER. Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award.

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