{"product_id":"sherlock-holmes-retold-for-children-16-book-collection-set-paperback","title":"Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children 16 Books Collection Set - Ages 6-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Scandal in Bohemia\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Final Problem\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Musgrave Ritual\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dancing Men\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Speckled Band\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Valley of Fear\u003cbr\u003e\nA Study in Scarlet\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Blue Carbuncle\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver Blaze\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Red-Headed League\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Naval Treaty\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sign of Four\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Six Napoleons\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Empty House\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Reigate Squires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781398813717\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arcturus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 6+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIntroduce young readers to the world's greatest detective with the Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children 16 Books Collection Set. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless mysteries have been adapted by children's author Alex Woolf, keeping the wit and clever plotting of the originals while making the language accessible for confident young readers. From foggy London streets to the wild moors of Dartmoor, each pocket-sized paperback delivers a complete, satisfying case perfect for bedtime or independent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 16-book paperback box set brings together some of the most celebrated Sherlock Holmes cases ever written, retold specially for children. Join Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they investigate stolen jewels, mysterious footprints, coded messages and a terrifying hound said to haunt the moors. Titles include classics such as The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four and The Red-Headed League, alongside shorter mysteries like Silver Blaze, The Speckled Band and The Six Napoleons. Each story has been abridged by children's writer Alex Woolf, who retains much of Conan Doyle's original phrasing while trimming vocabulary and references that might trip up younger readers. The result is a set of gripping, fast-paced detective stories that feel authentic yet remain approachable for children building reading confidence. Presented as sixteen individual paperback volumes, the collection is ideal for dipping in and out of, encouraging children to complete whole books and build a sense of achievement. It's a wonderful introduction to classic literature and detective fiction, and a stepping stone before tackling the unabridged Conan Doyle originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 complete Sherlock Holmes mysteries retold for younger readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified language that retains the charm of the original stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, perfect for young hands and school bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages a love of classic literature, mystery and deduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for budding detectives and reluctant readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat introduction before moving on to the original Conan Doyle novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and physician, best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous fictional detectives in literary history. His original stories have captivated readers for over a century. These editions have been retold by Alex Woolf, an award-winning children's author with a wide range of published titles, known for making classic subjects engaging and accessible for young audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA perfect blend of classic mystery and accessible storytelling, this 16-book set turns reluctant readers into eager detectives. Compact, collectible and endlessly re-readable — a brilliant gift for any young mystery fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown. 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