Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Black Peter
Case 11
From the Series On the Case with Holmes and Watson
Who killed Captain Peter Carey?
Everyone knows that Captain Carey, nicknamed Black Peter, was a nasty, cruel character. But who would murder him and why? Can Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Lestrade find the brutal killer before it’s too late?
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4677-6997-6
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$31.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.8 |
| Text Type | Fiction—Mystery |
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| BISACS | JUV008120, JUV028000, JUV008060 |
| Dewey | 741.5'973 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6.625 x 9.25 |
| Lexile | 660 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.5 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 147533 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Websites |
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859. He became a doctor in 1882. When this career did not prove successful, Doyle started writing stories. In addition to the popular Sherlock Holmes short stories and novels, Doyle also wrote historical novels, romances, and plays.
Illustrator: JT Morrow
JT Morrow has worked as a freelance illustrator for twenty years and has won several awards. He’s done advertisement work for Fortune 500 companies, editorial work, book covers, and art for packaging.
Illustrator: Sophie Rohrbach
French artist Sophie Rohrbach began her career after graduating in display design at the Chambre des Commerce. She went on to design displays in many top department stores, including Galeries Lafayette. She also studied illustration at the Emile Cohl school in Lyon, France, where she now lives with her daughter. Rohrbach has illustrated many children’s books.
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On the Case with Holmes and Watson
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Reviews
School Library Journal
“This graphic format brings the lesser-known Sherlock adventures to light. Readers who enjoy the series will be pleased with these additions.” —School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Budding Holmesians not yet ready to tackle the originals will certainly get a taste of what’s in store.” —Kirkus Reviews