Oxford Bookworms Library: Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son

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Oxford Bookworms Library: Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son

Level 1: 400-Word Vocabulary

Format: Paperback
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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 . . .

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-478919-6
  • Price: $ 11.00
  • Pages: 64
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 198x129 mm

Level 1:

400-Word Vocabulary

Average Page Count (Main Text):40

Average Word Count: 5,200

Lexile Measures: 310L-960L

Approx. Reading Level: Grades 1-10

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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.

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

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