Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children: 16 Books
Written by Alex Woolf and Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by Thomas Judd
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About this audiobook
A delightful compilation of 16 classic Sherlock Holmes stories, retold to be accessible for young readers.
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. Priceless jewels disappear from a hotel suite, a monstrous hound is spotted on the moors and a woman is murdered in a locked room. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disaster strikes?
This thrilling collection brings 16 adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective to life, adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf. Told with wit and panache, the cleverly reworked text retains many of the original turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children.
Stories include:
• A Study in Scarlet
• The Hound of the Baskervilles
• The Speckled Band
• A Scandal in Bohemia
• The Red Headed League
• And many more!
Perfect for children aged 7+.
Alex Woolf
Alex Woolf is a senior lecturer in history at the University of St Andrews. He holds a BA in Medieval History and Medieval English, an MPhil in Archaeology and a PhD from the University of St Andrews. He is the author of a number of articles and books on medieval Scottish history, including From Pictland to Alba: Scotland, 789 to 1070, Scandinavian Scotland: 20 Years After and Beyondthe Gododdin: Dark Age Scotland in Medieval Wales.
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