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mystery. See if you can figure out how WATSON Holmes pulls the facts together so quickly. Clues at the back of the book will reveal his process of reasoning— and how he solved the crime.

What’s the mystery behind an exclusive club for redheaded men? Jabez Wilson can’t believe his luck. He can join the Redheaded League # 7 and earn money just because of his fiery red hair. But the league SHERLOCK HOLMES suddenly breaks up, and he loses the easy income. Wilson goes to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for answers. Can Holmes discover the truth behind this bizarre club?

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Read all of the On the Case with Holmes and Watson mysteries: and a Scandal in Bohemia #1 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure at the Abbey Grange #2 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure of the Blue Gem #3 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure of the Dancing Men #4 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure of the Speckled Band #5 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure of the Sussex Vampire #6 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Redheaded League #7 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure at the Copper Beeches #8 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Adventure of the Six Napoleons #9 SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Boscombe Valley Mystery #10 SHERLOCK HOLMES

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Shaw, Murray. Sherlock Holmes and the Redheaded League / adapted by Murray Shaw and M.J. Cosson ; illustrated by Sophie Rohrbach and JT Morrow ; from the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. son ; #7) p. cm. — (On the case with Holmes and Wat Summary: Retold in graphic novel form, Sherlock Holmes comes uspectsto the aid of a pawnbroker who has joined a club to earn extra money, but s something nefarious is happening in his shop while he is away. Includes a section explaining Holmes’s reasoning and the clues he used to solve the mystery. ISBN: 978-0-7613-7086-4 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 1. Graphic novels. [1. Graphic novels. 2. Doyle, Arthurnd detective Conan, stories.] Sir, 1859– 1930. Redheaded League—Adaptations. 3. Mystery a I. Cosson, M. J. II. Rohrbach, Sophie, ill. III. Morrow, JT, ill. IV. Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859–1930. Redheaded League. V. Title. VI. Title: Redheaded League. PZ7.7.S46Sik 2011 2010035206 741.5’973—dc22

Manufactured in the United States of America 5-47434-11982-3/21/2019 The Story of Sherlock Holmes the Famous Detective

herlock Holmes and his helpful friend Dr. John Watson are fictional characters created by British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle publishedS his first novel about the pair, Scarlet, in 1887, and it became very successful.A Study Doyle in went on to write fifty-six short stories, as well as three more novels about Holmes’s adventures— Sign of Four (1890), The Hound of the BaskervillesThe (1902), and The Valley of Fear (1915). Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have become some of the most famous book characters of all time. Holmes spent most of his time solving mysteries, but he also had a wide array of hobbies, such as playing the violin, boxing, and sword fighting. Watson, a retired army doctor, met Holmes through a mutual friend when Holmes was looking for a roommate. Watson lived with Holmes for several years at 221B Baker Street before marrying and moving out. However, after his marriage, Watson continued to assist Holmes with his cases.

The original versions stories are still printed, andof many the Sherlock have been Holmes made into movies and television shows. Readers continue to be impressed by Holmes’s detective methods of observation and scientific reason. 4 Vincent Spaulding Jabez Wilson

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5 From the Desk of John H. Watson, M.D.

y name is Dr. John H. Watson. For several Myears, I have been assisting my friend, Sherlock Holmes, in solving mysteries throughout the bustling city of London and beyond. Holmes is a peculiar man—always questioning and reasoning his way through various problems. But when I first met him in 1878, I was immediately intrigued by his oddities.

Holmes has always been more daring than I, and his logical deduction never ceases to amaze me. I have begun writing down all of the adventures I have with Holmes. This is one of those stories.

Sincerely,

Dr. Watson

6 October 10, 1890, 10:30 a.m. One fall morning, I arrived at Baker Street to find Holmes in deep conversation with a stout man with blazing red hair.

Not wishing to interrupt, I started for the door, but Holmes called out to me.

It’s not necessary for you to leave, Watson. I may need your assistance.

This is Mr. Jabez Wilson. He runs a small pawnbroker’s shop on Saxe-Coburg Square. Mr. Wilson, this is Dr. Watson. He has been my partner on many successful occasions. He has a deep interest in bizarre cases of this sort.

7 Mr. Wilson, would you mind telling your story to Dr. Watson? It is indeed very strange. And as you speak, I hope to detect whether or not an actual crime has been committed.

Certainly, here it is. This is what started it all.

8 It’s an advertisement that ran about two months ago.

What in heaven’s name can this mean? That is part of the mystery, my This is a dear Watson. refreshingly unusual case.

9 ARE YOU A DETECTIVE? Get on the case with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to solve an impossible mystery. See if you can figure out how Holmes pulls the facts together so quickly. Clues at the back of the book will reveal his process of reasoning— and how he solved the crime.

What’s the mystery behind an exclusive club for redheaded men? Jabez Wilson can’t believe his luck. He can join the Redheaded League and earn money just because of his fiery red hair. But the league suddenly breaks up, and he loses the easy income. Wilson goes to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for answers. Can Holmes discover the truth behind this bizarre club?

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