The+Hound+of+the+Baskervilles

__**The Hound of the Baskervilles **__
 * [[image:allenreads20112012/HoundBaskervilles width="288" height="271" align="center"]] || **//A Sherlock Holmes Mystery //** ** by **** Arthur Conan Doyle **
 * Publisher Description:** **// llustrations enhance a blood-curdling edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most-celebrated Sherlock Holmes mystery, bringing its delicious shivers to a new generation of readers. //**  View Book Trailer  || media type="custom" key="11017648" ||


 * Publisher Description (continued): Is it true that a hellish hound is haunting the lonely moors, hunting down the hapless Baskervilles through the generations? If anyone can put this chilling legend to rest, it's Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. It seems the body of the latest owner of the Baskerville estate has just been discovered in a ghastly condition, and Holmes has been called in on the case none too soon. The howls and moans that punctuate the elaborate twists of this Gothic tale will raise the hair on readers' necks and make converts of any who are not already fans of the famed detective. This classic mystery novel is presented in an unabridged edition, lavishly illustrated with the atmospheric and stylish artwork of Pam Smy. ||

**//Discussion questions://**
1. Sherlock Holmes uses deductive reasoning to solve his cases. What is deductive reasoning and how does it differ from guessing? What knowledge and skills does it require? 2. “The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes,” Sherlock Holmes declares in Chapter Three. Do you agree? Can you provide examples of obvious and important things about you or your friends that have been overlooked by others? 3. Discuss the nature of Sherlock Holmes’s friendship with Dr. Watson. How highly does Holmes value Watson’s opinion? Why is Watson important to Holmes? Why is Holmes important to Watson? 4. The Hound of the Baskervilles is narrated by Dr. Watson. The story unfolds entirely from his perspective. What if Sherlock Holmes were doing the telling? Would the story be as suspenseful? Would it have as many twists and turns? Why or why not? 5. Consider the female characters in the novel. What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? Do they share any traits in common? How are they treated by Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes? 6. Like most mysteries, The Hound of the Baskervilles has a few “red herrings,” misleading clues that point to the wrong culprit. Find some examples of “red herrings” throughout the book. Did you fall for any of them? 7. Imagine that Sherlock Holmes were able to closely observe your room. What details would catch his eye? What might he deduce about you from the room’s contents and condition? 8. How are modern detectives different from Sherlock Holmes? What tools and resources do detectives have now that weren’t available in Sherlock Holmes’s time? 9. Imagine you are a newspaper reporter writing a follow-up article about the death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Write a brief report about what really happened and how the case was solved. 10. Sherlock Holmes appears in many novels and short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. If you have a chance to read any of them as well as view any of the movies of his adventures, which is your favorite and why?