Emil Series by Erich Kästner

3.90 · 30 ratings
  • Emil and the Detectives (Emil #1)
    #1

    Emil and the Detectives (Emil #1)

    Erich Kästner

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings · published 1929

    On the train, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite and grown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him some chocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he’s pinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon, though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thing he knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money! With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective and tracks the thief through the city... more

  • Emil And The Three Twins (Emil #2)
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    Emil And The Three Twins (Emil #2)

    Erich Kästner

    Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1934

    Emil and the three twins? Three Twins? Yes, you read that correctly. Emil Tischbein has another adventure with his old friends the Professor, Gustav and Little Tuesday - this time by the sea. Of course, the detectives couldn't have an ordinary seaside holiday like other people - and when they become entangled with the mystery of the three acrobat twins and the wicked Herr Anders, it looks as if it's going to turn into a most extraordinary time for them all!

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