Sherlock Holmes and the Orphanage Mystery

by Heather Wright

The Caramel Tree Readers Level 6 is a delicious series of leveled readers for children ages 9 to 12. It contains a mix of classic story adaptations and new, original stories with approximately 7,000 words.

 

This level contains multiple genres, including fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction, horror/suspense, and wacky fiction. The range of written styles, from more formal language to modern English, helps students develop fluency.

 

Charlie and his younger sister, Harriet, take on a very dangerous mission for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The pair faces grave danger in order to uncover the mystery of why children are being injured at the orphanage. They discover more than they bargained for and contribute to the capture of London’s most wanted bank robber.

60 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Had to read this for my 6th grade class. Not a very exciting or rewarding adaptation

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful twist on Sherlock Holmes told through the eyes of two orphans who want to become Baker Street Irregulars (even if they were never the most fashionable of clubs).



Sherlockians will immediately recognize what Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story this mimics, but it's still worth a read. Some lovely illustrations with a Jeremy Brett-ish Holmes. You know -- this guy:



Yes, this is for kids but this 45-year-old enjoyed it.