TY - BOOK AU - Bailey,Linda AU - Follath,Isabelle TI - Arthur who wrote Sherlock SN - 9781839132995 U1 - 823.8 23/eng/20230113 PY - 2023/// CY - London PB - Andersen Press KW - Doyle, Arthur Conan, KW - Holmes, Sherlock KW - Authors, English KW - 20th century KW - Biography KW - Juvenile literature KW - Physicians KW - Great Britain KW - Biographies KW - lcgft N1 - Pre-adolescent N2 - Learn how Arthur Conan Doyle came to create the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The fascinating true story of the inspiring writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life for children by Linda Bailey. How is a writer made? How is a legend created? After a troubled childhood, Arthur's only comfort is using his extraordinary imagination to write fantastic stories. He creates Sherlock Holmes, a genius detective. At first his stories are rejected, but Arthur is persistent and eventually the public take notice. It isn't long until Sherlock Holmes makes Arthur one of the most famous authors in the world but what happens when Arthur tries to kill off his hero? ER -