No. 14 The Man from Nowhere

A man is walking slowly in the desert. He is not wearing a shirt. (from back cover)

I read a book, 'The Man from Nowhere.' The story gave me a thrill, so I enjoyed reading it. One day, a man, a woman and their child ride in a private plane. However, the plane crashed in the desert because of an accident. They had only some food, water and clothes. They could see only desert alound them. They needed someone's help, but nobody couldn't them. So the man decided to walk to the nearest village for help. However, the sun was shining brightly and burnt his back, so he was so tired and needed some water. Moreover, he couldn't see. He couldn't think. He didn't know where he was or who he was. So, what will happen to him?

Smith, Bernard. (2000). The Man from Nowhere. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

No13. Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

At the time of this story, I was still living at my friend Sherlock Holmes's flat in Baker Street in London. (p.1)

I read a book, "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." The teller is Watson who is Holmes' friend. This book consists of three stories. The most interesting story for me is first one, "The Speckled Band." One day, a woman visits Holmes because her sister was killed by someone. And the way to die is so strange. The woman lives with her stepfather who is violent, so she is afraid of him every day. She worries about her safety and wants Holmes to help her. What will be happend next? If you are interested in the story, please read it!

Conan Doyle, Sir A. (1989). Sherlock Holmes short stories. Oxford : Oxford University Press.

No.12 The Sign of Four

'I am afraid,' said Miss Morstan.

'What should I do, Mr Holmes?'

Holmes jumped up excitedly. (from back cover)

I read a book, 'The Sign of Four.' Sherlock Holmes and Watson spend boring life. One day, Miss Morstan visits Holmes. She wants him to help her. She receives the letter from someone who she doesn't know. And the letter says, "Go to the Lyceum Theatre tonight at seven o'clock. Stand outside the entrance, on the left. If you are afraid, bring two friends. Do not bring the police. You have been deceived, but you will learn the truth tonight." So Holmes, Watson and Miss Morstan decide to go there together. This story made me excited, so I want you to read it!


Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur. (1992). The Sign of Four. Oxford : Heinemann International.

No11. Sherlock Holmes: The Norwood Mystery

Then, suddenly, a wild, excited young man runs up the stairs to Holmes's room. (from back cover)

I read a book, 'Sherlock Holmes: The Norwood Mystery.' As you know, Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. In this book, the main characters are Holmes and his friend, Watson. One day, John McFarlane came to Holmes. He was so upset. And he said, 'I am in terrible trouble. You must help me. The police want to arrest me and send me to prison. And I have done nothing, Mr Holmes, nothing.' He'll be arrested because he killed Jonas Oldacre. But he insisted that he was innocent. So what will be happened to him next? If you know the end of the story, please read it!




Conan Dotle, Sir Arthur. (2006). Sherlock Holmes: The Norwood Mystery. Oxford : Oxford University Press.

No.10 The Last Sherlock Holmes Story

Many people enjoy Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his friend, Dr Watson. (p.1)


I read a book, 'The Last Sherlock Holmes Story'. The book was written by Michael Dibdin, not Conan Doyle. So, I was surprised at the end of story. As you know, Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. And he and Dr Watson are the best friends. They helped each other to solve the accident. One day, an accident happened. A woman was killed by someone. Accidentally, Dr Watson saw the someone was killing her. He was afraid of the criminal. But, the criminal was...... If you know the criminal, please read it.

Dibdin, Michael. (2000). The Last Sherlock Holmes Story. Oxford: Oxford University Press.