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Write a newspaper article

Have students write an article about any event that happens in this story. Remind students to present the information as if it were going to be printed in a newspaper in the time setting of the story.

Who am I?

Have students assume the personality of one of the characters. Have students act out that character until another student correctly guesses the character.

Dress up

Have students dress up like any character in the book. Challenge students to think past Holmes and Russell and make time for other students to guess their characters.

Build a carriage

Have students build a replica of Lady Howard's coach using any materials available.

Rhyme it

Have students write a poem about any scene in the book.

Play the tin whistle

Have students bring an instrument that could be considered a "tin whistle." Allow time for those willing to...

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