“The Red-Headed League” is a short story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This story first appeared in The Strand Magazine, a popular monthly magazine published in London, England. It was published in August of 1891, and came with illustrations by Sidney Paget. The story of the red-headed pawnbroker is said to be one of Conan Doyle’s favorites. These PUBBLYs have professionally produced audio and sound effects, as well as animated dialog boxes. The panels of the graphic novels are presented one or two sliding panels at a time so that readers can see and experience the story fully and to let the story unfold slowly over time. Teacher’s guides (downloadable PDFs) contain background information, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and discussion guides.
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