Emil and the Detectives
by Erich Kästnerliterary work· published 1928
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On his first real train journey, travelling down to his grandmother in Berlin, Emil Tischbein is robbed of all his money. Emil gathers together a group of boys of his own age and sets out on the trail of the thief. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Adaptations (1)
Emil and the Detectives was adapted into a 1964 film.
Emil and the Detectives1964 · film · 99 min · dir. Peter Tewksbury · IMDb ↗IMDb6.1When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
