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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would become the most famous detective duo in literature.
Is A Study in Scarlet appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic detective mystery with moderate violence including murder, revenge killings, and discussion of past crimes. No sexual content or profanity. Suitable for mature middle schoolers and up.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love solving puzzles and following brilliant detectives will enjoy Holmes's legendary deductive skills in his first case.
Tags
MysteryDetective FictionVictorian EraCrime