The Naval Treaty

The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection #7

by Stephanie Baudet, Arianna Bellucci (Illustrator)

Watson, Do you think you could bring your friend, Mr Sherlock Holmes, down to see me? My position at the Foreign Office seemed safe until this horrible disaster. I fear my career is ruined!
War becomes a real possibility after a top-secret document is stolen from the Foreign Office. But why has the thief waited ten weeks to sell the treaty?
Holmes and Watson are plunged into a world of international diplomacy only to find that danger can come from unexpected quarters.

A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Classics, Childrens, Audiobook

93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2019

About the author

I'm the author of over 50 books for children plus an historical novella for adults.

I have been published by such companies as Puffin, Andre Deutsch, Hamish Hamilton, Cambridge University Press, Anglia Young Books and Poolbeg Press, and I'm currently working on my third series for Sweet Cherry Publishing.

I have been teaching creative writing, as well as copy-editing and proof-reading, for over 15 years, and also do manuscript appraisals at very competitive rates.

Please see my website:
http://www.stephaniebaudet.co.uk/

Reviews

[_bookqlover_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25/3.5

reread
klasycznie do sprzątania

[Vanja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super knjiga samo što sam je pročitala na hrvatskom, a ne na engleskom.

[Coralinaae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bardzo fajne. Sądzę, że małej mnie to by się bardzo spodobało.

3,25/5⭐

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

When important documents are stolen from the Foreign Office, only Holmes and Watson can solve the case of the missing papers and save the life of an innocent man.

This Sherlock Holmes mystery is retold and simplified for children ages 7-13. The story follows exactly the same story line as the original book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, with much of the same dialogue and narration. Holmes and Watson are the same beloved characters that we know, and the mystery is just as suspenseful and thrilling as the original.

I loved how the writing style is simple, but is still vivid and energetic! The text is large, and there are a few definition boxes that explain terms or historical items that may be unfamiliar.

I loved the black and white illustrations that pop up every few pages. The cartoony style of the drawings is just right for this type of children's retelling, and gives an added flair to the story. The artwork is sometimes humorous and fun, making the story a little more lighthearted for young people.

I can't wait to revisit more Holmes stories in this children's series! This is an excellent way to introduce classics to elementary and middle grade readers!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Roally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing really happens for a while but then it gets thrilling and shocking.
I would recommend The Naval Treaty to people who like mysteries, enjoy dark styles, and love Sherlock Holmes. It is one of Sherlocks most unusual mysteries.

[Lilly Duthie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book as one of my Year 5 students was really interested in these books, so I read it and absolutely loved it! Such a great way for children to read classics.

[rainy days || Ola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Czytając to jako dziecko, czułam się geniuszem tysiąclecia, bo była mowa o polityce.

Moje ukochane opowiadanie z Sherlockiem!!

[Ioana Popescu · Rating 3 out of 5]

comfort series

[Željko Filipin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An important document is missing and Holmes finds it in the most unexpected place.

[Keith Chow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the story is very interesting. The story is about Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson helping a man named Percy Phelps, an old schoolmate of John Watson, to find the missing Naval Treaty related to the Triple Alliance. Percy Phelps was feeling ill after the Naval Treaty was lost. He was worried because he might lose his job. It was his responsibility to keep the treaty safe. At the end of the story, Sherlock Holmes found the Treaty and the thief was caught.

[Ant4Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kao sedma knjiga u Sherlock Holmes kolekciji za mlade, dječja adaptacija "Pomorskog sporazuma" Stephanie Baudet vjerna je originalnoj kratkoj priči "The Naval Treaty" A. C. Doylea. Crtić ilustracije vrlo su dražesne i prikladne za djecu do 8. razreda osnovne škole, a detaljan tlocrt stubišta bitnog za priču veliki je plus. Ipak, tumač pojmova sa svakom je novom adaptacijom sve rjeđi te se ponavlja.