Emil and the Detectives Written by: Erich Kastner Illustrated by: Walter Trier Translated by: Eileen Hall Published by: Vintage Books Published on: 2012 (first published in Britain 1931) Price: £6.99 First line: "Now then, Emil," Mrs Tischbein said, "just carry in that hot jug of water for me, will you." Genre: Detective mystery Thanks to... Continue Reading →
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The Silver Sword Written by: Ian Serraillier Illustrated by: David Frankland Published by: Vintage Books @PenguinUKBooks Published on: August 2012 Price: £8.99 First line: This is the story of a Polish family, and of what happened to them during the Second World War and immediately afterwards. Genre: History, Adventure, Family Thanks to my school's English... Continue Reading →
