Arthur Conan Doyle – The Hound of the Baskervilles – Sherlock Holmes – S875

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A cura di: Mark Devon - Mario Iengo

Sherlock Holmes

Edizione: 2013
Pagine: 96
ISBN: 9788824439022
Codice: S875
Formato: 17 x 24
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Abstract

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are off in search of a giant hound that has been terrorizing the Baskerville family for decades. Henry Baskerville, the lone heir to the family fortunes, asks Mr Holmes if he can help him get to the bottom of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville.

A dark mystery on the moor

The story begins when Sir Henry Baskerville seeks help from Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville.

A terrifying legend surrounds the family:

• a giant supernatural hound
• a curse haunting the Baskerville lineage
• unexplained deaths and fear

Holmes and Watson investigate

Holmes, together with Dr Watson, takes on the case, combining:

• logical reasoning
• careful observation
• scientific thinking

As the mystery unfolds, tension grows between superstition and rational explanation.

Themes of mystery and suspense

The novel explores:

• fear versus logic
• superstition and science
• crime and investigation
• the unknown and the rational mind

A classic detective story

This novel is considered one of the greatest Sherlock Holmes adventures, known for:

• its dark atmosphere
• gripping plot
• unforgettable setting
• brilliant deductions

A graded reader for English learners

This edition includes:

• adapted text with notes
• accessible language
• engaging storytelling

Activities and learning support

The reader offers:

• exercises for reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• activities to develop comprehension and vocabulary
• creative tasks and projects

Audio and exam preparation

Included features:

• Trinity-style exercises
• Cambridge-style exercises
• CD recordings of text and activities
• downloadable mp3 audio

Perfect for mystery lovers and students

Ideal for:

• English learners
• fans of detective fiction
• students preparing for exams
• readers of classic literature

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a thrilling and atmospheric mystery that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

Indice
Life and works of sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Getting into the story
Presentation of the characters
Chapter 1. A Mystery Visitor
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 2. The curse of the Baskervilles
Post-Reading Activities
Diving into Sherlock Holmes in Pop Culture
Chapter 3. A second Sherlock Holmes
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 4. Baskerville Hall
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 5. The stapletons of merripit house
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 6. A signal on the moor
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 7. The mai in the stone hut
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 8. A painting says a thousand words
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 9. A hound from hell
Post-Reading Activities
Chapter 10. Putting the pieces together
Post-Reading Activities
Final Activities
Trinity – style activities
Cambridge PET – style activities
The CD symbols mark the beginning and end of each track