- Who is it for?
- Ages 10–14
- How long is it?
- 32 min
- What does it include?
- Synced read-along and a quiz
- What does it cost?
- Premium access in Emma's Library
About this audiobook
Dr. James Mortimer asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson to investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville on the desolate Devonshire moor. Sir Charles died of sheer terror, seemingly chased by a legendary, demonic hound that has cursed his family for generations. With the heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, arriving from Canada to claim his inheritance, Holmes sends Watson to Baskerville Hall to act as a bodyguard and gather clues. Watson encounters a cast of eccentric locals, including the naturalist Jack Stapleton and his sister Beryl, while hearing terrifying howling at night. He also discovers a mysterious figure hiding on the moor, who is revealed to be Holmes himself, working in secret. Holmes deduces that Stapleton is actually a long-lost Baskerville heir seeking to claim the estate by murdering his relatives. Using Sir Henry as bait, Holmes and Watson lie in wait on the foggy moor. When Stapleton unleashes a massive, phosphorus-painted hound, Holmes shoots the beast. Stapleton flees into the treacherous Great Grimpen Mire and drowns, while Beryl is rescued from her abusive husband's captivity, leaving Sir Henry safe but deeply shaken by his ordeal.
Why it's worth a listen
Listeners will journey into the fog-drenched Devonshire moors, where an ancient family curse seems to manifest as a terrifying, spectral beast. Through Dr. Watson's eyes, the narrative builds a tense, atmospheric puzzle that pits supernatural dread against methodical scientific observation. Ultimately, this retelling demonstrates how human malice often hides behind local folklore, challenging us to look past our deepest fears to find the rational truth.
What listeners will learn
Subjects: literature, storytelling, historical imagination.
- character
- setting
- conflict
- choice
- consequence
- theme
- retelling
- hound
- baskervilles
- classic
Questions for after listening
- Retell the central conflict in order.
- Name one important choice and what happened because of it.
- How did the setting or tradition shape the story?
A question to keep
When ancient family trauma and superstitious fear are weaponized by modern greed, can pure intellect ever fully heal the psychological scars of the victims?
Chapters
- The Shadow on the Moor
- The Heir and the Warning
- Baskerville Hall and the Whispering Wind
- The Secrets of the Mire
- The Man in the Stone Hut
- A Question to Keep
Editorial review
Quality reviewed · 98/100 on . Certificate EL-6A92-DF41 is bound to the exact narrated script.
The review checks factual care, audience fit, teaching quality, structure, tone and source honesty. Read the editorial standards.
Published 2026-07-13 · Updated
