The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Released Oct 1, 2019 · CHILTERN CLASSICS
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
Sherlock Holmes stories are classic detective fiction centered on intellectual problem-solving and justice. Violence is typically non-graphic (threats rather than explicit harm), and the content is age-appropriate for strong middle-grade readers and up. The stories emphasize deduction, logic, and moral reasoning, with Holmes and Watson modeling loyalty, courage, and integrity. Younger or less experienced readers may find some stories dense or occasionally unsettling (murder plots, creeping dread), but the focus remains on solving mysteries rather than graphic content.
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From the publisher
Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has... Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own. From his Baker Street apartment, Sherlock Holmes wields his powers of deduction in pursuit of justice and truth, venturing out into foggy Victorian London accompanied by his faithful sidekick Dr Watson. This classic collection of Holmes tales includes many of the detectives most-loved exploits: Holmes is confronted by a venomous snake in The Adventure of the Speckled Band; mystified by a missing thumb in The Adventure of the Engineer and beguiled by a beautiful opera singer in A Scandal in Bohemia never once losing his famous cool.
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- Detective and mystery stories, English
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Plot driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- Fiksi
- Character driven
- Purchase
- male author
- British
- classics
- mysterious
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ISBN 9781912714339 · CHILTERN CLASSICS