Illustrated by Kay Dixie. ... "I am afraid", said Miss Morstan. "What should I do, Mr. Holmes?" Holmes jumped up excitedly. "We shall go tonight to the Lyceum Theatre - the three of us - you and I and Doctor Watson. We'll meet your unknown friend. And we'll try to solve the mystery." From the Book This book is in British English. Here you can find: extra grammar and vocabulary exercises; points for understanding comprehension questions; glossary of difficult vocabulary; free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheet at www.macmillanreaders.com. There are ... |
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А вече и филм с Иън Маккелън и Лора Лини. ... Годината е 1947-а, а Шерлок Холмс, вече 93-годишнен, оттеглил се от активна дейност, живее в усамотена ферма в графство Съсекс със своята икономка и малкия ѝ син. Гледа пчели, води дневник и се бори с все по-отслабващия си мозък. Хората обаче продължават да търсят от него отговори, което принуждава Холмс, в залеза на живота си, да се залови наново със случай, може би съдържащ отговорите на онези въпроси, които подсъзнателно си е задавал: за живота, любовта и границите на човешкото познание. Отличаващият се със своята елегантност и чувствителност роман "Лек ... |
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Изданието е на британски английски (British English). ... По историите за Шерлок Холмс на Сър Артър Конан Дойл, преразказани от Ричард Макандрю. Книгата включва три от случаите на най-известния детектив в света: "Bruce Partington Plans" - някои строго секретни планове на правителството изчезват и Холмс знае, че разкриването на кражбата няма да е лесно; "Devil's Foot" - почивката на Холмс е прекъсната от събитие, което изглежда по-скоро свръхестествено, отколкото криминално; "The Copper Beeches" - Холмс е посетен от жена, получила предложение за добре платена работа с някои много ... |
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Based on the story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Text adaptation by Jeremy Page. ... Miss Mary Morstan has a strange story to tell. Since her father disappeared, she has received a large pearl through the post on the same day, every year, for six years. Who is sending them? And what about her father's paper with the words 'The Sign of Four' written on it? Sherlock Holmes alone can solve these mysteries. Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of ... |
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Based on the story of Arthur Conan Doyle. Retold by Clare West. ... Sherlock Holmes is famous around the world. When the police cannot solve a crime, they turn to Holmes. He never misses a clue, and when he looks carefully at a person, he can understand everything about them. These are two of the best Sherlock Holmes stories. In The Dead Coachman, Holmes investigates a burglary and a murder while he is staying in the countryside with his friend Doctor Watson. In The Last Mystery, Holmes is in danger from the evil Professor Moriarty, who is as clever as the detective himself. They are both ready to fight to the death. ... |
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Based on the story of Arthur Conan Doyle. Retold by Jennifer Bassett. ... Dr. Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr. Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr. Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? And why does he take the train down to London and go to Baker Street? Why does he need the help of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes? Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son... Classics, modern fiction, non- ... |
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Based on the story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Retold by Jennifer Bassett. ... Horseracing is the sport of kings, perhaps because racehorses are very expensive animals. But when they win, they can make a lot of money for the owners, for the trainers, and for the people who put bets on them. Silver Blaze is a young horse, but already the winner of many races. One night he disappears, and someone kills his trainer. The police want the killer, and the owner wants his horse, but they can't find them. So what do they do? They write to 221B Baker Street, of course - to ask for the help of the great detective, Sherlock ... |
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По романа на сър Артър Конан Дойл, преразказан от Джанет Борсби и Рут Суон. ... An old family document says that everyone who lives at Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying animal which lives on Dartmoor. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in a mysterious way, his nephew, the young Sir Henry Baskerville, comes to live on Dartmoor. Is he in danger too? Is there really a dangerous animal on the moor, or did someone murder Sir Charles? Sherlock Holmes, the world-famous detective, is the only person who can solve the case. Or can he? Even Holmes is worried. In this Reader you will find information about Sir Arthur ... |
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Разплитане на зловещи заговори за убийства, търсене на откраднато съкровище или опазване честта на крал и държава са ежедневие за световно известният детектив Шерлок Холмс и неговия верен другар Уотсън. Мисията им да разплитат смъртоносни загадки и престъпления ги поставя във всевъзможни опасности. Пригответе се за свръхестествени заплахи, напрегнати преследвания и истинска главоблъсканица от мистерии. Е, заинтригувахме ли те? Когато Холмс се заема с разследването на едно загадъчно съобщение, получено от Мери Морстън, нито той, нито доктор Уотсън очакват да бъдат въвлечени в сложна мрежа, изплетена от предателства, ... |
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Sherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories contains the full-length novel "A Study in Scarlet", plus 14 short stories. "A Study in Scarlet" marked Sherlock Holmes' debut appearance in novel form, while Holmes made his first short story appearance in "A Scandal in Bohemia", also included in this compendium. In his perceptive introduction to this compendium, leading crime writer Martin Edwards observes that "the compelling evocation of character is what makes Conan Doyle's stores come alive". Ally this to vivid settings and the result is unbeatable entertainment enjoyed ... |
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This beautifully presented slipcase edition offers a selection of the master detective's greatest cases, including the most popular Holmes story ever written, "The Hound of the Baskervilles". In addition to this full-length novel, the compendium comprises short stories drawn from his major collections "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" and "The Return of Sherlock Holmes". Features include: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" - Conan Doyle's most famous Holmesian novel; 13 classic short stories; authentic, atmospheric illustrations ... |
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Адаптация на известните истории за Шерлок Холмс специално за деца, които харесват хумор и мистерии в поредица от пет книги. След като полицията среща неуспех в разкритието на загадъчно убийство, най-добрият любител детектив в света, е помолен да разследва. Рамо до рамо с д-р Уотсън, Шерлок Холмс се залавя с разкриването на една история за пътя към отмъщението, която отива много по-далеч отколкото някой би предположил. Първа книга от поредицата за "Шерлок Холмс" на издателство "Робертино". ... |
