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Erich Kästner

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About Erich Kästner

Erich Kästner was born in Dresden in 1899, the son of a saddle maker and a maidservant. He was drafted into the army in 1917, and his experiences there were to influence his later pacifism. He published Emil and the Detectives in 1928 to great success. A sequel, Emil and the Three Twins, appeared in 1933, but soon afterwards his books were labelled "contrary to the German spirit" and burned in public by the Nazis. He was interviewed by the Gestapo several times, but remained in Berlin until 1945, when he fled the city to avoid the Soviet assault. After the war he continued to write and remained committed to anti-war movements until his death in 1974.

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International Joke Day

A book that will make you all laugh! The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books

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National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Dot and Anton. The perfect read for storytime! Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Emil and the Detectives. The perfect read for storytime! Erich Kästner from Puffin.

1 month ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books

2 months ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Dot and Anton by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books.

3 months ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Emil And The Detectives by Erich Kästner from Red Fox.

3 months ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Emil And The Three Twins by Erich Kästner from Red Fox.

3 months ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner from Puffin.

3 months ago

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