'Body thought to be that of E.J. Drebber discovered last night in empty London house. No obvious cause of death. Address given as Cleveland Ohio. Any information would be appreciated'. After a mysterious murder leaves the police baffled, the world's only amateur detective is asked to investigate. Along with his fellow lodger, Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes sets about uncovering a quest for revenge that runs far deeper than anybody suspected.

Mr Holmes - I beg for your assistance. I cannot engage the police as if news of this dreadful scandal were to reach the public, the reputation of this university would be utterly destroyed.A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre mystery. Only one of his three students could have profited from such a crime - can Holmes solve the case in time for the examination to go ahead?A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.

A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.

A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar yesterday. A reward of £1000 has been offered by the countess for information leading to the stone's return ...While the police work to trace the missing diamond, Holmes attempts to reunite a Christmas dinner and its owner. But when the detective comes across the jewel, Holmes and Watson find themselves in a race against time to save an innocent man's life.A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Miss Julia Stoner of Stoke Moran. The cause of death remains unknown.The mysterious noises last heard around the time of Julia's death are back, and her sister Helen knows it is simply a matter of time before she suffers the same fate. There is a dark plot afoot and the only way to catch the culprit is to walk into a deadly trap ...A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.