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Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son e-book

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Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.

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Dr Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? And why does he take the train down to London and go to Baker Street? Why does he need the help of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes? Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son...

CEFR A1/A2
Word count 5,800

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-478709-3

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  • Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level for every book.
  • Illustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehension.
  • Interactive activities build language skills and check understanding.
  • Slow down audio to build listening skills.
  • Glossaries with audio teach difficult vocabulary and pronunciation.
  • Free editable tests for every book.
  • Track reading progress and earn certificates with the Reading Diary.

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This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.

Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students’ reading confidence.

Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.

Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.

Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

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