Book details
Sherlock Holmes: The Dancing Men (Sweet Cherry Easy Classics)
Description
An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the genius detective and his trusty sidekick crack the code before these dancing drawings turn deadly?
About the Series:
Sherlock and Watson - the original crime-fighting duo! Catching curious criminals, solving ancient riddles and defending the honour of the king and the country are all in a day's work for this world-famous detective and his faithful biographer.
Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.)
Age
7-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
120 pages
Book in series
#6
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'The Dancing Men' is one of the most intriguing cases in the Sherlock Holmes series, offering readers a captivating puzzle to solve alongside the legendary detective. The use of a unique cipher provides an intellectual challenge that encourages active engagement with the text.
- Classic Literature: Reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work allows readers to experience a piece of classic literature that has had a significant impact on the mystery genre. It's an opportunity to appreciate the storytelling and narrative techniques that have influenced countless authors and stories since.
- Language Development: The Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adaptation makes the complex language of the original text more accessible, allowing younger readers or those learning English to enjoy the story while improving their language skills through simplified vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Cultural Literacy: Sherlock Holmes is an iconic character whose influence extends beyond literature into various aspects of popular culture. Reading 'The Dancing Men' provides insight into the character's deductive methods, his relationship with Dr. Watson, and the Victorian era, enriching one's cultural knowledge and understanding.