World Famous Comics: The Hound of the Baskervilles: 100th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics)
The Hound of the Baskervilles: 100th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics)
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Signet Classics Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Signet Classics Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 256 Publication Date: July 01, 2001 Release Date: July 10, 2001
Product Description: What's the truth behind the legend of the hound of the Baskervilles? Is it really a devil-beast that's haunting the lonely moors? Enter Sherlock Holmes to find the answer, in this, the only full-length novel ever written by the creator of one of the most popular and enduring detective series ever written.
Warning!! Warning! Once this book opens, its reader may be unable to set it down. The Hound of the Baskervilles is an irresistible adventure. This thrilling Sherlock Holmes mystery pulls the reader into tracing the steps of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they question suspects and discovers clues. As a teenager, I have enjoyed the short story adventures of Sherlock Holmes, but this full length novel was so much better. The PACES PAideia Study Guide proved extremely helpful in thoroughly comprehending each aspect of the book. The Character Chart, located in the Study Guide, enabled me to track the suspects and compile information I gathered on each. The thought provoking Journal Questions helped me organize my thoughts about the story on paper and keep up with the plot. The Study Guide's Parent Questions also assisted me in digging deeper into the novel and discussing key points with my parents. My favorite part about this mysterious tale is that, for the most part, it is unpredictable. Numerous red herrings arise throughout the story, forcing the reader to decipher the truth. Even when the verdict is revealed, the reader is left with many questions to ponder. Thus, the reader ultimately becomes the detective right along with Holmes and Watson. Again, warning! Once this book is opened, its reader will be unable to close it until the end.
A must-read classic! When I glanced at this book, I thought it would be a typical story, but as soon as I read into it, I was pleasantly surprised how adventurous and quite grusome it was. This is because there is a wild hound-like beast on the loose which is trying to kill the Baskerville family. Has the creature already attacked? Is it a regular hound or a ferocious beast? Well, I'm certainly not going to tell you! You will have to find out yourself! Since Hound of the Baskervilles is about a murderous case, I would not recommend the story for children under 10. I say this because of the descriptive words Arthur C. Doyle used in the book. Although I really enjoyed reading this tale, I found that it was a bit confusing at times and hard to keep up with. But something that helped me tremendously was the PACES PAideia Hound of the Baskervilles study guide. This helpful study guide features: journal questions, parent questions, homework, a reading schedule, vocabulary, discussion, and a comprehension chart on the back. All these wonderful things helped me a lot, but if I had to choose just one, it would be the journal questions. All in all this was an exciting, excellent, entertaining piece of literature.
A must-read classic! When I glanced at this book, I thought it would be a typical story, but as soon as I read into it, I was pleasantly surprised how adventurous and quite grusome it was. This is because there is a wild hound-like beast on the loose which is trying to kill the Baskerville family. Has the creature already attacked? Is it a regular hound or a ferocious beast? Well, I'm certainly not going to tell you! You will have to find out yourself! Since Hound of the Baskervilles is about a murderous case, I would not recommend the story for children under 10. I say this because of the descriptive words Arthur C. Doyle used in the book. Although I really enjoyed reading this tale, I found that it was a bit confusing at times and hard to keep up with. But something that helped me tremendously was the PACES PAideia Hound of the Baskervilles study guide. This helpful study guide features: journal questions, parent questions, homework, a reading schedule, vocabulary, discussion, and a comprehension chart on the back. All these wonderful things helped me a lot, but if I had to choose just one, it would be the journal questions. All in all this was an exciting, excellent, entertaining piece of literature.
The Stalking Hound As a young teenager, I found The Hound of the Baskervilles a thrilling adventure. In this tale, Sherlock Holmes and his trustworthy assistant, Watson, find themselves thrown into a mystery stretching back generations. A strange hound, linked to several deaths, has stalked the Baskerville family for decades. This book engages the reader from start to finish through strong action and suspense .The characters are distinct and believable throughout. Friendship, loyalty and perseverance develop as major themes as the story unfolds. The PACES Study Guide gives the reader the tools for a much deeper understanding of the book. Any reader can easily find enjoyment in this tale.
Male only spaces I would have NEVER picked up Sherlock Holmes on my own! I'm so glad my English teacher assigned this to read (I wrote my paper on the male only space Doyle created, not megatively or anything). The book was pretty creepy at times, shocking! I was never bored, but then again it was so short. I loved the legend of the hound mystery and all of Holmes' deductions to solve the crime. Good times.
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