Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Judith Conaway, Lyle Miller

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English

Random House USA Inc
01 April 1989

Crime & Mystery; Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's&YA)

Series: A Stepping Stone Book

The Stepping Stones rebranding rolls on with new looks for old favorites.

What is the secret of a goose that swallowed a priceless blue gem? How is a woman killed when she is alone in a locked room? Why does a mysterious club only include people with red hair? These puzzles are all solved by the greatest detective the world has ever known in Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes. Adapted from three of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales of suspense ( The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, and The Red Headed League) these thrilling mysteries are made accessible to young readers in this fabulous easy to read edition.

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Illustrated by: Lyle Miller
Adapted by: Judith Conaway
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 193mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 71g
ISBN: 9780394850863
ISBN 10: 0394850866
Series: A Stepping Stone Book
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 April 1989
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Upon returning from Jesuit prep. school in England, Doyle attended the University of Edinburgh Medical School where he met Dr. Joseph Bell, the man who inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes. In 1887 Doyle introduced the world to the inimitable Holmes with the publication of A Study in Scarlet. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died on July 8, 1930.

Reviews for Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes

Three of the Sherlock Holmes tales, 'The Speckled Band, ' 'The Red-Headed League, ' and 'The Blue Carbuncle, ' convey an impression of the great man's methods and the diversity of his interests in a brisk and businesslike style. -- School Library Journal.