Vida Winter Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 For dd's age 11 and 7 -- would you read the originals or a version suitable to their ages? Would you consider the original version suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I've read most of them, and I don't recall anything questionable. It's been awhile, but I can't think of anything offhand that could be a problem. Opium use, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Can't think of anything of anything unsuitable topic-wise. However, due to the Victorian language, vocabulary, sentence structure and culture, I doubt a 7yo would connect with or find these stories very interesting. Your older DD, esp. if she enjoys the detective genre, may enjoy these as a read-aloud with just the 2 of you. (I think our older DS, who really loved reading detective/mysteries, read a number of the Sherlock Holmes short stories on his own when he was around 12yo.) Alternate ideas: - Both of your DC would probably find the old Sherlock Holmes films (starring Basil Rathbone) fun. - And the "Basil of Baker Street" series by Eve Titus (at about a 3rd grade reader level) and cute - The animated film "The Great Mouse Detective" came from Titus' books. - Your 7yo would also likely enjoy the Great Classics Illustrated abridged version of several Sherlock Holmes stories. - And your 11yo would probably enjoy "The Baker Street Irregulars" (Newman). Back to idea of reading aloud the original short stories -- most are not long; why not pre-read one for yourself and see what you think? Text of most of the short stories can be read online, on Sherlockian.net. BEST of luck, whatever you decide! Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited January 18, 2012 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I've read most of them, and I don't recall anything questionable. It's been awhile, but I can't think of anything offhand that could be a problem. Opium use, maybe? It's not content that concerns me, but the language. They really want me to read the stories, though, so I may just start in and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Can't think of anything of anything unsuitable topic-wise. However, due to the Victorian language, vocabulary, sentence structure and culture, I doubt a 7yo would connect with or find these stories very interesting. Your older DD, esp. if she enjoys the detective genre, may enjoy these as a read-aloud with just the 2 of you. (I think our older DS, who really loved reading detective/mysteries, read a number of the Sherlock Holmes short stories on his own when he was around 12yo.) Alternate ideas: - Both of your DC would probably find the old Sherlock Holmes films (starring Basil Rathbone) fun. - And the "Basil of Baker Street" series by Eve Titus (at about a 3rd grade reader level) and cute - The animated film "The Great Mouse Detective" came from Titus' books. - Your 7yo would also likely enjoy the Great Classics Illustrated abridged version of several Sherlock Holmes stories. - And your 11yo would probably enjoy "The Baker Street Irregulars" (Newman). Back to idea of reading aloud the original short stories -- most are not long; why not pre-read one for yourself and see what you think? Text of most of the short stories can be read online, on Sherlockian.net. BEST of luck, whatever you decide! Warmest regards, Lori D. Lori, these resources look marvelous. Eve Titus is already a favorite of dd7's (Anatole). Basil of Baker Street and The Baker Street Irregulars are on my list to purchase, and while we wait for them, I remembered I have a Jim Weiss retelling of Sherlock Holmes around here if I can only find it. He did and excellent job with The Speckled Band and The Red-Headed League, if I recall. I also plan on reading the original tales. Once they have a bit of an intro, it will make it easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My daughter read and enjoyed the original Sherlock Holmes stories at about age 12 or so. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We listened to an original Sherlock Holmes and one story scared the pants off my boys - who do not scare easily! We had to stop listening. I would get the kids version until they are older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My 10yo daughter recently read the original Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. She understands not all language used in books is appropriate to use in everyday life, so we've not had an issue with that. Not yet, anyway. :tongue_smilie: The stories didn't seem to scare her. They could be upsetting to some children, though. In contrast, she started to read some of Alfred Hitchcock's works and decided to put those away until she was older. She loved his children's stories though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCamper Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 There is a terrific series based on Sherlock Holmes younger sister Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 In contrast, she started to read some of Alfred Hitchcock's works and decided to put those away until she was older. She loved his children's stories though. I was unaware that Alfred Hitchcock had written stories for children. Could you share some more information, please? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I was unaware that Alfred Hitchcock had written stories for children. Could you share some more information, please? Regards, Kareni I believe these were all in the children's section of our library. She read and enjoyed these starting when she was about 8. Ghostly Gallery Alfred Hitchcock's Supernatural Tales of Terror and Suspense Alfred Hitchcock's Haunted Houseful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) I was unaware that Alfred Hitchcock had written stories for children. Just to clarify: Hitchcock was NOT the author. He was the editor of these collections of non-violent/non-gory, atmospheric "ghost" and "haunted" short stories for late elementary/pre-teen ages. The stories are by a variety of authors. I had the "Haunted Houseful" collection when I was a kid and loved several of the stories. :) Edited January 20, 2012 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just to clarify: Hitchcock was NOT the author. He was the editor of these collections of non-violent/gory, atmospheric "ghost" and "haunted" short stories for late elementary/pre-teen ages. The stories are by a variety of authors. I had the "Haunted Houseful" collection when I was a kid and loved several of the stories. :) Good catch! Thanks for the clarification. I obviously didn't look too closely when I was recording them in my dd's list of books read. ;) Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey, and don't know if you clicked on that link I included, but when you read the description of those Alfred Hitchcock collections, there are some well-respected authors in there! Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Ellery Queen, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Daphne du Maurier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 One more thought, which is that my 7 yos really liked the Jim Weiss tellings of the Sherlock Holmes stories. And I second the Enola Holmes books. Very fun and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 It's not content that concerns me, but the language. They really want me to read the stories, though, so I may just start in and see how it goes. Ah, gotcha. All the same, you may want to preread so you can edit any of the scenes that take place in an opium den. I think there was at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey, and don't know if you clicked on that link I included, but when you read the description of those Alfred Hitchcock collections, there are some well-respected authors in there! Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Ellery Queen, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Daphne du Maurier... :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Ghostly Gallery Alfred Hitchcock's Supernatural Tales of Terror and Suspense Alfred Hitchcock's Haunted Houseful Thanks for sharing those titles, Hilltop. And for the additional information, Lori D. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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