Sherlock Holmes: Charles Augustus Milverton

"Tell me, Watson, do you get a creeping feeling when you watch the snakes in the zoo? That’s how I feel when I see Milverton." 

In this illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, Sherlock Holmes faces one of his most reviled enemies. Charles Augustus Milverton is an abominable blackmailer holding the secrets of London's elite hostage. To save the innocent Lady Eva’s marriage and reputation, Holmes and Watson must engage in a high-stakes race against time to stop the "king of blackmailers". 

Key Features

• Free Audiobook: Includes a QR code inside for an entertaining and engaging free audio version of the story.
• Easy-to-Read Level: Simplified text specifically retold for children and junior readers, maintaining the thrill of the original mystery.
• Engaging Illustrations: Features black-and-white, cartoony-style illustrations that help bring the characters and Victorian setting to life.
• Educational Content: Includes definition boxes to explain historical terms or unfamiliar vocabulary, helping to sharpen reading skills. 

Benefits

• Perfect Introduction to Classics: Provides a fun and accessible gateway for young readers to experience world-famous literature.
• Supports Literacy Development: The combination of large text, simple writing, and an accompanying audiobook supports various learning styles and builds reading confidence.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: Engaging mysteries and illustrations encourage children to solve the case alongside Holmes and Watson.

Product Details
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Illustrator: Arianna Bellucci
Series: The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Mystery, Mischief and Mayhem (Series 2)
Adapted By: Stephanie Baudet
Reading Age: 7–9 years
Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing
Publication Date: July 2020
ISBN-13: 9781782264248