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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

By Arthur Conan Doyle
Age:
  • Classics
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★☆☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★★
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★★★
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★☆

Values

  • Courage
  • Manhood
Heart

Struggles

  • Dishonesty
  • Family Ties
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

The stories in this book are as crisp and tantalizing as when it was first published more than 100 years ago. Rich language combined with enticing mysteries, and Dr. Watson’s consistent high moral courage make this book a favorite with teens.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
This is the first collection of stories about the legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr. Watson. Featured tales include several of the author's personal favorites: "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Speckled Band," "The Red-Headed League," and "The Five Orange Pips." Additional mysteries include "The Blue Carbuncle," "The Engineer’s Thumb," "The Beryl Coronet," "The Copper Beeches," and four others.
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Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
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Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2009 (originally published in 1892)
Page Count: 240
ISBN13: 9780486474915
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