There's a rat running amok in Emil's house, and he's determined to capture it.

But hiding the rat trap just under his father's bed probably isn't ideal . . . That's just the start of Emil's adventures, which, once begun, never stop.

Hens, dogs, little sisters - and adults - all flee his path.

But Emil doesn't mean to be bad, it's just that trouble - and fun - follow him wherever he goes. A collection of utterly engaging tales from one of the world's best-loved children's authors.