Emil and the detectives /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Miller, Carl.
Imprint:London : Oberon Books Ltd, 2013.
Description:80 p. ; 21 cm.
Language:English
Series:Oberon modern plays
Oberon modern plays
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10087149
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Other uniform titles:Kästner, Erich, 1899-1974. Emil un die Detektive.
ISBN:9781783190188
1783190183 (pbk.)
Review by Horn Book Review

This edition is a sad disappointment. At first glance it's a fine production, with a handsome matte cover and all the original line drawings. The insurmountable problem is that the translation, which attempts to render the story into a "contemporary, colloquial American idiom" (e.g., "Dude, that's so awesome!"), is so jarring it distracts completely from enjoyment of the book. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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Review by Horn Book Review