"Emil and the Detectives," originally written by Erich Kästner and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, follows the adventure of a young boy named Emil who travels to Berlin to visit relatives. During his journey, he is robbed of his money by a mysterious man. Determined to get it back, Emil enlists the help of a group of street-smart children who call themselves the Detectives. Together, they embark on a thrilling chase across the city, employing clever schemes and teamwork to outsmart the thief. The story highlights friendship, bravery, and the excitement of urban exploration, making it a timeless classic. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 220 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Overlook .

Erich Kastner 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. Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was born on June 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland. A largely self-taught artist, Sendak illustrated over one hundred-fifty books during his sixty-year career. Sendak began a second career as a costume and stage designer in the late 1970s, designing operas. He remains the most honored childrens book artist in history. He was the recipient of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the 2003 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. In 1996 President Bill Clinton presented him with the National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 1972 Sendak moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut with his partner of fifty years, the psychiatrist Dr. Eugene Glynn (1926-2007). See https://www. sendakfoundation. org/.