Arthur who wrote Sherlock : the true story of Arthur Conan Doyle
Bailey, Linda, 1948-2023
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Learn how Arthur Conan Doyle came to create the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The fascinating true story of the inspiring writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life for children by Linda Bailey. How is a writer made? How is a legend created? After a troubled childhood, Arthur's only comfort is using his extraordinary imagination to write fantastic stories. He creates Sherlock Holmes, a genius detective. At first his stories are rejected, but Arthur is persistent and eventually the public take notice. It isn't long until Sherlock Holmes makes Arthur one of the most famous authors in the world but what happens when Arthur tries to kill off his hero?
Main title:
Arthur who wrote Sherlock : the true story of Arthur Conan Doyle / written by Linda Bailey ; illustrated by Isabelle Follath.
Author:
Bailey, Linda, 1948-, authorFollath, Isabelle, illustrator
Edition:
Paperback edition.
Imprint:
London : Andersen Press, 2023.©2022
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
Audience:
8-11 years old.
ISBN:
9781839132995 (pbk)9781839132995
Dewey class:
823.8823
Language:
English
Subject:
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Juvenile literatureDoyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Characters -- Sherlock Holmes -- Juvenile literatureHolmes, Sherlock -- Juvenile literatureAuthors, English -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literaturePhysicians -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureBiographies
BRN:
529817
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction Biography | J 823 BAI | Available |