These books are original UK English editions, created and published in British English. They are designed to help young readers strengthen their English language comprehension, vocabulary, and reading confidence through exposure to authentic British storytelling and phrasing. Subtle differences in spelling, grammar, and expressions from American English are intentional, supporting learning and cultural understanding. Adapted by: Stephanie Baudet Titles in this Set (with story summaries): A Scandal in Bohemia – Holmes faces a brilliant adversary who may outwit him, testing pride and perception. - The Copper Beeches – A governess’s strange job offer hides a dangerous secret inside a country house. - The Six Napoleons – A spree of smashed busts leads to a stolen jewel and a bigger conspiracy. - The Engineer’s Thumb – A maimed young engineer’s tale draws Holmes and Watson into an industrial crime. - Charles Augustus Milverton – Holmes confronts London’s coldest blackmailer to save a woman’s future. - Silver Blaze – A famous racehorse vanishes and a trainer is murdered on the eve of a major race. - The Bruce-Partington Plans – Top-secret submarine drawings go missing, pulling Holmes into a web of spies. - The Musgrave Ritual – An old riddle unlocks a centuries-hidden mystery in a stately home. - The Stockbroker’s Clerk – A too-good-to-be-true job offer conceals a clever criminal scheme. - The Final Problem – Holmes hunts Professor Moriarty in a high-stakes duel of minds and morals. Bonus: Plus FREE Audiobook versions of all texts (QR codes included). Description: Engaging illustrations encourage interaction and mystery-solving. Includes rarely published cases alongside the famous adventures. A carefully simplified retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories to introduce children aged 7+ to the classics. Sweet Cherry Publishing adapts classic literature into shorter, approachable reads — great for reluctant or dyslexic readers, and for young bookworms not yet ready for the full texts. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer and physician best known for creating the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. His sharp storytelling, wit, and fascination with human nature transformed detective fiction forever. Though celebrated for mystery, Doyle’s work also reflects his deep sense of justice, curiosity, and imagination — qualities that continue to inspire young readers around the world. The Sherlock Holmes Children’s Collection: Mystery, Mischief and Mayhem gathers a selection of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most beloved tales, retold for younger readers with the thrill of deduction intact but the darker edges softened. Each story follows the world’s most brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they unravel strange puzzles — from a vanishing bride and a mysterious engineer to stolen jewels and baffling clues that only Holmes’s razor-sharp logic can untangle. The stories capture the same London fog, ticking clocks and suspense-filled moments that made the originals timeless, yet the language is lighter and the pacing brisker, making it ideal for children discovering detective fiction for the first time. It’s not just about crime — it’s about curiosity, courage and clever thinking. Every page nudges young readers to look closer, think harder and trust their instincts, proving that adventure often begins with a single question: “Why?”