Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League

The Red-Headed League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of Sherlock Holmes's most entertaining mysteries, beginning with a strange job advertisement open only to men with red hair.

Jabez Wilson is offered a surprisingly well-paid position with the mysterious Red-Headed League. When the unusual organization suddenly disappears, Wilson asks Holmes to discover what is really going on. Holmes soon realizes that the strange job may be connected to a much more serious crime.

With clever clues, humour and Holmes's trademark powers of deduction, this is an excellent introduction to classic detective fiction.

Recommended age: 8–12 years for an adapted young-reader edition

Genre: Classic Fiction, Mystery, Detective Fiction, Humour, Crime

Why young readers will enjoy it:

• A wonderfully unusual mystery premise
• Funny characters and an intriguing job advertisement
• Plenty of clues for readers to follow
• Shows how Holmes connects seemingly unrelated details
• Ideal for children who enjoy puzzles and detective stories

Read-alikes: The Blue Carbuncle, The Speckled Band, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes, and The Diamond Brothers.

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