Today on the blog I have a Children's Collection of readers which will appeal to 7 - 9 year olds. The Sherlock Holmes Collection is a box set of 10 books which have been adapted for this age group and which look like a great way to introduce them to this classic author.
Each book in the set includes a QR code for the free audio. This
ten-book set includes A Study In Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Blue
Carbuncle, The Speckled Band, The Naval Treaty, The Sussex Vampire, The
Red Headed League and The Three Student
About Sherlock Holmes: a fictional character created by the author Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes made his debut impression in Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet
in 1887. He would chase and seek criminals tirelessly during the
Victorian and Edwardian London, in Europe and southern England. Since
its creation, Holmes has remained one of the most profound and
recognizable characters in the detective world and genre.
My Thoughts
This is an appealing set from the moment you pick up the boxset! All the paperbacks are colourfully illustrated on the covers with a totally up to the minute design. The illustrations throughout the book add to the story with certain key clues highlighted. I liked the slightly idiosyncratic expressions on the faces of the characters shown and the variety of how text is presented. Not only is it there in the main body of the book but also in the form of letters, examination papers, written notes, even newspaper stories and posters.
With simplified language and occasional dialogue, young readers will enjoy looking for the clues and solving the mysteries, I am sure. These will be totally appropriate for encouraging some reading stamina and those who love a series will also really enjoy them.
About the Author
Arthur Conan Doyle born in 22 May 1859,
trained as a doctor, worked as a surgeon and also a medical officer.
However when his writer career began, he focussed on many stories and
one of which was Sherlock Holmes, the series became an instant success
in England since its appearance published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual.
Despite the success of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur wanted to end the series
by killing off the character in hopes that he could prioritise other
writing ideas he had at the time. However the public and fans who were
die-hard followers of his work at the time made a massive commotion
which pressured Arthur to revive Sherlock Holmes. Conan also wrote many
other titles such as The Lost World' and several other non-fiction
books.
You can find more out about the author here: Official website of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This collection is published by Sweet Cherry Publishing
ISBN: 9781782264088
Titles in this set:
- A Study In Scarlet
- The Sign of the Four
- The Blue Carbuncle
- The Speckled Band
- The Red Headed League
- The Reigate Squires
- The Naval Treaty
- The Sussex Vampire
- The Three Students
- The Veiled Lodger
Book link: Books2Door
Thanks to Books2Door for a copy of the set.
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