Mother-daughter duo inspires with a creative children's crime story from Vienna!

Mother-daughter duo inspires with a creative children's crime story from Vienna!

A creative duo from Weiz thrilled the children's book world with their first joint crime novel. Anna and Sarah Fröhlich, mother and daughter, combine Viennese charm with exciting elements and a pinch of humor in their work "Tatort: ​​Christkindlmarkt. The 1st case of the Viennese Wunderwuzzis". Readers aged eight to 99 are transported to the Christmas backdrop of Vienna, where the plot begins with a mysterious incident in the Rathauspark. Loud MyDistrict The mayor of Vienna is fascinatingly drawn into an exciting adventure by a fat man who drops off a Christmas package that marks the beginning of an exciting detective story.

The crime thriller, lovingly illustrated by the talented Irene Pöttler, not only brings exciting entertainment, but also artistic depictions of the characters. Pöttler, also from Weiz, describes that working on this project was a challenge for her after a maternity break, but at the same time it ignited a passion. Her experience in painting and graphics is reflected in the elaborate images and enriches the story with additional visual depth.

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Illuminated parallel to this exciting children's crime thriller Reading world 16-year-old Maia's new diary, which is more than just a story. Maia struggles with the grief of losing her "grandma" and the challenges of life while working for her sister's piano lessons. The story not only addresses the emotional rollercoaster of her life, but also socially relevant aspects such as poverty, family, friendship and feminism in an exciting diary form. This contact with the challenges of teenage life captivates readers and makes them curious about Maia's journey and her small “doses of everyday happiness”.