Sherlock Holmes: The Lion's Mane

An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Mr. McPherson shook his head, squeezed his hands into tight fists and, using the last of strength, said: 'The lion's mane'. Retired now and living in Sussex, Holmes' life should be perfectly peaceful. But when a local teacher drops dead in front of him, Holmes is thrown back into the world of dangerous detective work. With multiple suspects, mysterious wounds and no Watson around to help him, Holmes is going to be pushed to his limits to solve this strange case. About the Series: Sherlock and Watson - the original crime-fighting duo! Catching curious criminals, solving ancient riddles and defending the honour of the king and the country are all in a day's work for this world-famous detective and his faithful biographer. Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.)