We spoke to chemist, writer and Agatha Christie fan, Kathyrn Harkup, about her fascinating new book, A is for Arsenic, which takes a look at fourteen Agatha Christie novels and investigates the poisons used. Agatha Christie used poison to kill her characters more often than any other murder method, with the poison itself a central […]
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In the first few chapters of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, a lot happens. It can be difficult for students to keep track of everything! This no prep digital assignment includes worksheets for both chapters 3 and 4 of the novel. It can be completed digitally using Google Slides or be p...
Her fictional holidays may be fraught with murder, but the Queen of Crime sure knew how to pick out a vacation destination.
Piece together the world of Agatha Christie and spot her most famous characters as you complete this mystery-filled 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Follow the trail of murder and mystery set by the Queen of Crime! Travel down the Nile, on the Orient Express and into the drawing rooms of English country homes, hot on the heels of Poirot, Miss Marple and other famous characters as you piece together this detailed jigsaw featuring Agatha Christie and her real-life inspiration. Includes a fold-out poster highlighting 60 baffling and brilliant characters and clues that together make up The World of Agatha Christie.
Piece together the world of Agatha Christie and spot her most famous characters as you complete this mystery-filled 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Copy or download a list of Agatha Christie Books in popular formats.After the Funeral / Funerals are Fatal, Appointment with Death, Black Coffee
Her fictional holidays may be fraught with murder, but the Queen of Crime sure knew how to pick out a vacation destination.
Agatha Christie was an English writer. She is known for her novels and short story collections of fictional detective characters. She is considered one of the best-selling authors of all time. Click to see the fact file or alternatively, you can download our 23-page Agatha Christie worksheet pack.
The riverside near Greenway proved fertile ground for Agatha Christie and her writing. Hilary Macaskill visits the author's South Devon home, and tries not to get as confused as Poirot.
Hercule Poirot is a famous fictional character created by Agatha Christie. Find out more about the popular Belgian private detective.
Unlike most of her murder mysteries And Then There Were None was not so much a Whodunit as a Whydunit or a Would-they-get-away-with it?
Linguistic experts from three British universities believe a mathematical formula can be used to explain the phenomenal success of Agatha Christie.
To celebrate the queen of crime’s 125th birthday, here are some of the most beautiful covers from Tom Adams Uncovered, compiling the iconic 1960s and 1970s paperback designs of one of the world’s best cover artists. But can you guess which is which?
Having already starred in 65 episodes, Suchet has signed up for a further five adventures which will broadcast on ITV this Christmas.
Literary Novel Unit AND THEN THERE WERE NONE -By Agatha Christie Recommended for 7th-12th grade students. Emerse your students in the Queen of Mystery's most popular novel with this fun and beautifully designed novel unit. This unit is recommended for 7th-12th grade students, it includes comprehensive lesson plans, activities, quizzes, and more. Perfect for deepening literary analysis and critical thinking skills. This Unit Includes sections containing: About the Author Article and Questions Authors Purpose Story Arch Mapping Image Analysis Related Topic Nonfiction Article with Compare and Contrast Activity. Foreshadowing Setting Blackout Poetry 2 Close Reading Analysis Activities Characterization and Citation exercise for all 10 characters Crossword / Word Sort Race to Find the Killer Fun Summative Activity Have fun assessing students' knowledge at the end of this unit by completing the crossword / word sort in a small group competing to solve the puzzle first. I like to do this with each table group working together to solve the cryptic crossword puzzle and words scramble that reveals the identity of the killer. The students must first complete the crossword puzzle correctly to get the letters for the word scramble. It turns into a fun race to solve the clues before the neighboring groups can. The author passage / quiz comes with an answer key and so does the crossword puzzle, but the unit does not include a full answer key as most responses are open ended. WARNING the puzzle at the end contains a big spoiler, so save it for the end of the book!
by Jaclyn Goldis (Author) A bestselling thriller author arranges a luxury train trip that is not what it appears to be in this electrifying modern homage to Agatha Christie from the author of the "tense and twisty" (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author) The Chateau. Reclusive, mysterious author Ginevra Ex is famous for her unusual approach to crafting her big bestselling thrillers: she hires real people and conducts intensive interviews, then fictionalizes them. Her latest main character, Rory, is thrilled when Ginevra presents her with an extravagant bonus--a lavish trip along Italy's Mediterranean coast on the famed, newly renovated Orient Express. But when Rory boards the train, she's stunned to discover that her brother, her best friend, and even her ex-fiancé are passengers, as well. All invited by Ginevra, all hiding secrets. With each stop, from Cinque Terre to Rome to Positano, it becomes increasingly clear that Ginevra has masterminded the ultimate real life twisty plot with Rory as her main character. And as Ginevra's deceptions mount, and the lies and machinations of Rory's travel companions pile up, Rory begins to fear that her trip will culminate like one of Ginevra's books: with a murder or two. In the opulent compartments of the iconic train, Rory must untangle the shocking reasons why Ginevra wanted them all aboard--and to what deadly end. Another stylish and compulsively readable mystery from Jaclyn Goldis, this is the perfect read for fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley, and Paula Hawkins. Number of Pages: 336 Dimensions: 1.34 x 9.06 x 5.91 IN
A list exploring settings in Christie’s crime stories
Paperback 869: Dell 187 (1st ptg, 1947) Title: N Or M? Author: Agatha Christie Cover artist: Gerald Gregg Estimated value: $10-15 Best things about this cover: Norm! The cigarette is puzzled. "What the hell does 'NORM' mean?" it wonders. Design on this is so bizarre. Everything's laid out at odd angles, the cigarette ashes have an eerie, vermiform look to them, and the whole thing kinda looks like a white whale with "NorM" tattooed to the side of its face is trying to fight the scourge of smoking by devouring all related paraphernalia in its sight. Gerald Gregg is a cover artist god. As early, non-sexy paperback covers go, his weird abstractions are my favorite. Best things about this back cover: Mappington! Backington! These never get old. If you call your place "Smuggler's Rest," the cops *are* going to find you. "Road." LOL. Thanks, map! If the devil doesn't live at Sans Souci, he will soon. Page 123~ "Friends of friends of yours, I think you said?" Tommy suggested mendaciously. Tommy always was a mendacious little bastard. I've always said that about him. ~RP [Follow Rex Parker on Twitter and Tumblr]
Book Synopsis Agatha Christie's most famous characters--including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple--solve even the most devilish of conundrums as the sun beats down in this all-new summer themed collection from the Queen of Mystery. Summertime--as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christie's most famous characters solve complicated puzzles as the stakes heat up. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.Includes the stories: The Blood-Stained PavementThe Double ClueA Death on the NileHarlequin's LaneThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanJane in Search of a JobThe Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimThe Idol House of AstarteThe Rajah's EmeraldThe Oracle at DelphiThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerThe Incredible Theft Review Quotes "Whether a moustachioed dandy or a seemingly harmless spinster, the villains never see Christie's sleuths coming--and that's half the fun." -- Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy"Captivating and addictive, Agatha Christie's work never fails to delight." -- Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee"The queen of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping twists." -- Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying"Billions of readers can't be wrong." -- Dreda Say Mitchell"Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers" -- Val McDermid"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." -- Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." -- Peter James"Christie's ingenious plots and fiendish twists set the bar for all of us who follow in her footsteps." -- Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10"There's no such thing as a disappointing Agatha Christie: there are only good ones and better ones." -- Naomi Alderman, New York Times bestselling author of The Power
Featuring characters reminiscent of the great Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
Explore the world of Miss Marple in this exclusive artwork from Lucy Loves This
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