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Join the brilliant Holmes and his loyal friend Dr Watson as they unravel five seemingly impossible mysteries using Holmes’s legendary powers of deduction. Discover the true identity of the masked man, learn the secrets of the Red-Headed League and join the adventure of the speckled band.
These self-contained adventures, taken from a collection of short stories, make the perfect introduction to the inhabitants of 221B Baker Street and a great stepping stone to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s full-length Sherlock Holmes novels.
The book includes:
- A quick and fun way to introduce classic stories
- Ideal for reluctant readers - encourages children to read for fun
- Easy-to-follow, bite-size text using different font sizes, bold typography and dazzling illustrations
Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
"...The art is very attractively done and it follows the original storylines of the books well...This book would be well suited to reluctant readers."—The School Librarian
"...a great introduction to these classic tales. It has bite-sized text which is easy to follow and very accessible. These books would also be great for reluctant readers. This is such a fun way to read some classic books!"—@family_book_club
"This series brings great literature to life as comic books. Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining for children - and adults alike!"—@katys_book_shelf
"Fantastic blend of modern Manga and classic stories by the (always) creative and inspiring [Button Books]"—Jennifer Caddick, Reading Zone
Noh Yi-jeong is a Korean illustrator known for creating vibrant, full-color manga-style artwork for literary adaptations.
Adventure 1: A Scandal in Bohemia
The masked man 12
The hidden photograph 32
Adventure 2: The Red-Headed League
A red-headed client 48
Underground adventure 62
Adventure 3: The Adventure of the Speckled Band
An early called 82
The secrets of Stoke Moran 100
Adventure 4: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
The smashed bust 118
Sherlock Holmes investigates 132
Adventure 5: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
A visit from a governess 152
The secret wing 172