If Mrs Tischbein had known the amazing adventures her son Emil would have in Berlin, shed never have let him go. n n Unfortunately, when his seven pounds goes missing on the train, Emil is determined to get it back - and when he teams up with the detectives he meets in Berlin, its just the start of a marvellous money-retrieving adventure . . . n n A classic and influential story, Emil and the Detectives remains an enthralling read. n n From November 16th 2013, an exciting new adaptation of Emil and the Detectives will be playing at the National Theatre in London. n