This book contains the following story:
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
A woman fears for her life after hearing her sister's dying words, and Holmes investigates their stepfather, revealing a venomous snake as the murder weapon.
Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Speckled Band #5
On the Case With Holmes and Watson
No. of pages 32
Published: 2011
Great for age 5-12 years
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In "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band," a young woman named Helen Stoner seeks the help of the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes after the mysterious death of her twin sister, Julia. Julia's final words, referring to a "speckled band," haunt Helen as she fears for her own life. Holmes, along with his faithful companion Dr. Watson, investigates the sinister circumstances surrounding the Stoner estate, uncovering a web of deception and peril. As they delve deeper, they encounter danger and intrigue, ultimately revealing a chilling secret that connects the sisters and confronts the villainous stepfather who may hold the key to their fate. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: On the Case With Holmes And Watson, Sherlock Holmes .
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Lerner Publishing Group .
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This book is in the following series:
On the Case With Holmes and Watson
On the Case with Holmes and Watson is a series which offers a graphic novel interpretation of the Sherlock Holmes stories aimed at age 9-12 years. Each book tells the story of one of Sherlock's cases in around 48 pages.
Sherlock Holmes
Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider novels, recreates the world of Sherlock Holmes from the original concepts of author Arthur Conan Doyle.
This book features the following characters:
Sherlock Holmes
This book features Conan Doyle's character, Sherlock Holmes, the brilliant and eccentric detective known for his logical reasoning, keen observation skills, and deductive abilities. Holmes is the central character around whom the Sherlock Holmes stories revolve.
Dr John Watson
Dr John Watson is Sherlock Holmes's assistant, friend and flatmate in the Arthur Conan Doyle stories about the fictional detective. Watson is a medical doctor and often accompanies Holmes on his cases. He narrates most of the stories, providing the reader with insight into Holmes's methods and the cases they undertake.
John H Watson
This book features the character John H Watson.
