Black Cat (B1.1)

Helen and Mark are actors in a high school version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. On opening night at the theater there’s a special guest in the audience, Sherlock Holmes, who witnesses a terrible murder on stage. What happens when Helen and Mark join Sherlock Holmes to solve a baffling case of murder in the exciting city of Chicago? Who will solve the case – the Chicago Police or Sherlock Holmes and his teenage friends?

Dossiers:
Chicago, the windy city
Famous characters in popular culture

Mary Lennox is a spoilt little girl who goes to live with her uncle on his enormous estate in Yorkshire after the death of her parents in India. She explores the grounds of the estate, finds a secret garden and meets Dickon and Colin. This is a story of friendship and hope, where Mary learns the importance of caring for and helping others.

Dossiers:
India
Victorian children
Gardening in Great Britain

Legends say that, in ancient times, a boy called Arthur pulled a sword from a stone and became the new king of Britain. With the help of the magician, Merlin and the famous Knights of the Round Table he protected his people and had many adventures. His castle of Camelot was a place full of magic but also danger and sadness.

Dossier:
King Arthur: truth or legend?
Heroes