Emil and the Detectives

Name: Emil and the Detectives
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141362625
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Erich Kästner

Series: A Puffin Book

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Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner is a charming children's novel that follows young Emil Tischbein on an adventure in Berlin. When his money is stolen on a train, Emil joins forces with a group of local boys, turning into a team of young detectives. Together, they embark on a thrilling pursuit to catch the thief and recover the lost money.
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This delightful children's book follows the thrilling adventure of a young boy who, with the help of his newfound friends, turns detective after being robbed on a train. You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for classic tales of camaraderie and clever problem-solving, showcasing young heroes working together in a bustling, vibrant city setting.

Emil and the Detectives

Emil is robbed on his first real railway journey of money entrusted to him by his hard-working mother for the relatives he is to stay with in Berlin. A gang of boys about his own age come to his aid, and a thrilling adventure full of surprises ensues as they use their wits to devise a wonderfully simple but practical trick to capture the thief.

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Emil and the Detectives - the original super-sleuth!

With every detail clearly drawn - from the tiresome business of getting into best clothes for the journey, down to the final anxiety as to what shall be done with a gloriously unexpected reward - this is a story all young readers will enjoy.

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Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner is highly praised for its engaging plot and relatable young protagonist. Readers appreciate the cleverness of the story, where Emil teams up with a group of friends to catch a thief. The book is lauded for its timeless charm, suspense, and humour, making it an enduring favourite among both children and adults.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141362625

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erich Kästner Penguin Books Series: A Puffin Book

About the Author

Erich K stner was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poems and for children's books including his most famous series which began with Emil and the Detectives.