A Kalle Blomkvist Mystery: Master Detective

Astrid Lindgren

A Kalle Blomkvist Mystery: Master Detective
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
4 May 2017
Pages
176
ISBN
9780192749277

A Kalle Blomkvist Mystery: Master Detective

Astrid Lindgren

A gripping middle-grade mystery from internationally best-selling author Astrid Lindgren.

For most the summer holidays in a small Swedish town would be spent swimming, fishing, or sailing. But a super sleuth like Kalle Blomkvist is always looking for the next case to crack. So when a mysterious stranger arrives in town he finds the perfect excuse to start an investigation, one that will draw him and his friends into a thrilling case of theft and deception.

The first of three thrilling detective stories for readers of 9+, perfect for fans of character led mystery book such as Murder Most Unladylike and Ruby Redfort.

Review

What an absolute treat – three newly translated books by the world-famous author of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren. First published in Swedish in 1946, these are well-written, exciting detective mysteries featuring three young adventurers. Kalle and best friends Eva-Lotta and Anders are knights of the White Roses, who battle every summer against the dastardly Red Roses in the Wars of the Roses.

They spy on one another, write insulting letters, have swordfights and take turns stealing the Great Stonytotem. It’s all in fun, but whilst having their great adventures Kalle often seems to stumble upon a true mystery. Despite living in a sleepy village, master thieves, murderers and kidnappers regularly turn up. The White Roses are often put in real peril as they attempt to catch the criminals for the village policeman.

These are funny, fast-paced detective mysteries that are perfect for fans of Enid Blyton or detective stories, aged 8–11. We’re fortunate to finally have them in English!


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