''Bill Bergson, Master Detective'' (original Swedish title ''Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist'') is a children's novel by

Astrid Lindgren Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (; ; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil i Lönneberga, Emil of Lönneberga, ...

. It is the first in the series about the Swedish boy detective, in English translation named Bill Bergson (Swedish name: Kalle Blomkvist).

Plot summary

Bill Bergson investigates his friend's mysterious cousin, who is behaving suspiciously, and solves the mystery of a jewel robbery. Bill and five of his friends also play a mock war game, with the White Roses and the Red Roses vying for possession of an unusual stone.

Film

A film based on the book, '' Bill Bergson, Master Detective'', was produced in 1947.

References

''Bill Bergson, Master Detective'' on the Astrid Lindgren website

''Bill Bergson, Master Detective'' English editions
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1946 children's books Novels by Astrid Lindgren Children's mystery novels Swedish children's novels {{1940s-child-novel-stub ja:名探偵カッレくん