Book details
Sherlock Holmes: The Beryl Coronet (Easy Classics): 3 (The Sherlock Holmes Children’s Collection: Creatures, Codes and Curious Cases (Easy Classics))
Published in
2021
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Description
An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!
'There are no other beryls like these in the world, and they would be impossible to replace. I leave it with you, Mr Holder, trusting that it shall stay safe and sound.'
Mr Holder's life is turned on its head when a piece of the priceless crown he's been asked to guard goes missing. The police have no clues and only one suspect: Mr Holder's own son. Everyone's hopes lie with Sherlock Holmes. But can the genius detective find the missing treasure before time runs out?
Age
7-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Introduces Young Readers to Classic Literature: Stephanie Baudet's adaptation of 'The Beryl Coronet' makes the complex and sophisticated world of Sherlock Holmes accessible to children, fostering an early interest in classic literature and detective fiction.
- Encourages Problem-Solving Skills: As a detective story, this book invites young readers to think critically and follow the clues alongside Sherlock Holmes, enhancing their analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adapted Language for Comprehension: The 'Easy Classics' format ensures that the language is adapted to suit a younger audience, making it easier for children to understand and enjoy the narrative without getting lost in the original Victorian English.
- Engaging Plot with Educational Value: The story provides an engaging plot with a mix of adventure and mystery, while also imparting historical and cultural knowledge, as it is set in the late 19th century England.