Frank EMU Books Graded Classics Story Book for Kids Age 11 to 12 Years - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - English Novel for Children

Description

Graded Classics provide a personalized literacy environment that engage children at all reading levels through a wide variety of popular classics of English Literature. One of the principal aims is to inculcate the habit of reading in young children. The stories are adapted and simplified for young readers according to age group and language proficiency. The headwords indicate the active vocabulary of a child in the relevant age group. The classics further aim to create an environment in which children are comfortable, and are motivated to become better and more confident readers. Salient Features - Stories have been selected as per the recommendation of various Boards and schools - Unfamiliar words and phrases in the text are explained through footnotes - Careful grading of language and vocabulary make for easy reading and comprehension - Large, colourful and attractive illustrations not only bring the story to life but also aid child's understanding of the text - Comprehension questions that follow the text are a further aid to comprehension and help the teacher grade the students - A special supplement at the end comprising activities, nuggets of information, weblinks and information about film adaptations provide deeper insight into the life and times in which each story is set, and whets the student's appetite to explore further. Grade Key Grade 1 (8 to 9 years) 1000 headwords Grade 2 (9 to 10 years) 1500 headwords Grade 3 (10 to 11 years) 2000 headwords Grade 4 (11 to 12 years) 3000 headwords The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Grade 4) Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and presented through the narration of Dr. Watson, is the most brilliant detective ever in the world of fiction. Residing in London at 221 B Baker Street, Holmes’ character sets him apart from all. A master of disguise, Holmes can convincingly alter his size, age or status as and when needed. With his amazing power of observation, logical deduction and reasoning, he solves mysteries in a way that only the finest criminal detective can unravel. Read to find out how!