Theres a rat running amok in Emils house, and hes determined to capture it. But hiding the rat trap just under his fathers bed probably isnt ideal ... Thats just the start of Emils adventures, which, once begun, never stop. Hens, dogs, little sisters - and adults - all flee his path. But Emil doesnt mean to be bad, its just that trouble - and fun - follow him wherever he goes. A collection of utterly engaging tales from one of the worlds best-loved childrens authors.