The Hound of the Baskervilles

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 5, 2018

Review

When the master of Baskerville manor is found dead outside of the gates with a stricken look of horror on his face and with the rumors of a mysterious hound in the marshes, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to investigate. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy this graphic version of the classic tale. The illustrations are deep and thoughtful with an old gothic style to them. The pauses between the text are accented with panels of illustration to make the reader wonder what is next.

As with all of the graphic novels in the Dark Tales series, there is an introduction of the original story, such as when it was first published and a back story along with what adaptations have been made for the graphic novel.

Recommended for grades 7 up.

Overall Book Score: excellent