Penguin Readers Level 3: Sherlock Holmes-Hound Of The Basker

PENGUIN READERS LEVEL 3: SHERLOCK HOLMES-HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, THE (A2) This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. In this story, after Sir Charles Baskerville dies on the moor near his house, his friend Doctor Mortimer visits Sherlock Holmes in London. "Sir Charles' pipe was on the ground near the gate, and between Sir Charles and the gate, I saw footprints," Doctor Mortimer tells the famous detective. "They were the footprints of an enormous hound!" Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook. Author Biography: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.