The publishing house “Pētergailis” continues to publish the book series “Detective Snipe” by the popular Polish children’s writer Mariana Orlonis in Latvian. The third book in the series has just been published – “How Detective Snipe surprised Jaunliepinas”, informs the publishing house.
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The first book in the series “Detective Snipe’s Last Adventure” introduces readers to Detective Snipe and his trusted helper, the dog Cuba, as well as the investigation of the first crime, while the second book in the series “Detective Snipe and the kidnappers” will reveal to his little readers dog cuban disappearance.
The latest, third book in the series, “How Detective Snipe surprised Jaunliepinas”, contains three stories.
The events described in the stories are mentioned in previous books among the brightest achievements of both resourceful friends. Today, in the course of the holiday, try to find a clever pickpocket, which is sought after by law enforcement officers of several cities, or by asking apt questions and moving forward step by step, just like in a game of checkers, to win positions to expose a shrimp who has allowed to rob a checkers. there is no child’s play!
An affair with the robbers of an art museum would be worth screening in general – this is what not only the residents of Jaunliepiņi think, but also the translator of this book Ingmāra Balode.
“Early autumn evening lay over the city like a big, black hat. The main hall of the Jaunliepiņi Museum was still shining, but a doorman had just entered it and, turning the keys, turned off the lamp after the lamp. He did it every day when the old clock struck the sixth evening. As he passed Boneventura ‘s Kleksel, he paused and his face slipped like a cunning smile, like a grin.
This book has been a popular reading for Polish children since the seventies – now Ambrozis Snipis is often asked by children why he does not use a mobile phone with all its apps to solve crimes … “There are things that can only be invented by a gray man – or always new the mind of the dog! ” so he tends to respond with a smile to the curious children of this time, inviting them along with the detective.
Writer Marian Orlon (1932–1990) has written many popular works for children and young people. His subtle sense of humor and fascinating stories have made the detective Snippy’s book series a great deal not only in Poland, but also in many other countries where translations have been published. The author has received the highest literary awards for his lifetime contribution to literature, including the prestigious Polish Cabinet Award.
Jerzy Flisak (1930–2008) – is a well-known Polish artist, graphic artist, illustrator, author of satirical drawings. He has illustrated more than 70 books for children and adults and received many prestigious awards.
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