Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly Haired Company

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Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.

Plot Summary

Responding to an advertisement in the newspaper, Mr. Xie was hired by the Curly Haired Company out of hundreds of applicants due to his very curly hair. For a generous salary, he was required to sit in an office and copy articles from a book while his assistant looked after his shop. When the company unexpectedly closes, Mr. Xie visits Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) with his strange story. Gao Ming is certain something is not right, but will he solve the mystery in time?

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