The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Book Overview

Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction in eight thrilling investigations, including the mysteries of 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle'. With a captivating introduction by award-winning Jonathan Stroud.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014133004X
• ISBN13: 9780141330044
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Still a classic

I bought this for my 12-year old granddaughter; it was good to see that a classic is still a classic.

Patchwork of Criminal Intentions

This Penguin edition of Conan Doyle's deductive logic contains 8 mysteries-7 of which are serious crimes-solved brilliantly by Victorian London's genius sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. These exploits have been faithfully recorded by his friend and ally, Dr. Watson, who also resides at 221-B Baker Street. Doyle's literary style includes the following elements: ample dialogue, a detailed denouement which fills in all the loose ends, and occasional personal touches. Watson appears at times as bewildered, disappointed, deductive in his own right, and truly concerned for Holmes' physical and mental health. Sherlock is presented as a man of personal honor and unflappable integrity, compassionate toward victims while ruthless toward criminals, and in one tale very human-delighting in the praise and recognition from Justice professionals. In addition he rarely extracts a serious fee for his services. The settings for these 8 mysteries range from six in the country to two in town. Holmes is sought out by clients in four tales, while he actively helps the police in the other four; one mystery he stumbles into while holiday. Most of these crimes involve cruel murder or bizarre death; two concern precious gems and one delves into English history. Readers will find a cypher in one tale and a multi-generational puzzler in another. The knowledge of Geometry will prove valuable on a treasure hunt. Realizing when he needs a little help from his "irregulars," Holmes even relies on the keen nose of man's best friend. Delightful literary fare by the foremost detective in cases that baffle the pros and boggle the mind. Scotland Yard applauds his amazing brain and fertile imagination!

Wonderful!!

This book was great!! It had eight different cases, and all were great. My favorites were The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Silver Blaze, and the Adventure of the Six Napoleans. If you enjoy classics, mysteries, or anything related to o.k. creepy stories, I suggest you read this book.

A Superlative collection

This is a must book for every new Sherlock Holmes reader. For anyone out there who has not read any of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, this book introduces the reader to some of the best Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Silver Blaze, The adventure of the Speckled Band, The adventure of the dancing men, The adventure of the Blue Carbuncle are a few of the Holmes mysteries presented in this book. Each of the mysteries presented in this book expose different facets of Holmes and he is in his elements in each of them. That the book is in large print is icing on the cake.