Originally published in 1929, Erich Kstners engaging tale has delighted readers young and old for generations. Its Emils first train ride alone and hes excitedand a little nervous. 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 chocolatebut Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where hes 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.
Filled with enduring themes of leadership, courage, and teamwork, and the delightful illustrations of Walter Trier,Emil and the Detectives is a rollicking, heartwarming tale come alive.