Published by Knesebeck
Written by Fabian Lenk, illustrated by Thilo Krapp, 16 € (D), HC
156 p.
ISBN: 978-3-95728-961-2

A holiday in Istanbul! Yana and Yamon and their older sister Anouk are looking forward to be sun-drenched and excited by the thrilling atmosphere of the capital. But the relaxed vacation mood vanishes in an instant when Yana spots strange figures on the roof of Topkapi Palace at night. A break-in! During the heist, the legendary “Holy Mantle“, an ancient, priceless relic, disappears. Suddenly, the three siblings find themselves right in the middle of a new, perilous adventure!

Using a magic formula, the siblings transform into a falcon, a dog, and a cat and carry on with their investigations, who take them from Topkapi Palace and Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar deep down into the gloomy Sunken Palace – the city’s historic cistern. However, a professional gambler, the ruthless Zita von Zinker and her dim-witted accomplice Bob are always one step ahead of them. Can the children stop the unscrupulous thieves and recover the stolen treasure?

For this action-packed adventure filled with magic, puzzles, and thrilling chases I created a wraparound cover design as well as black-and-white illustrations and vignettes for the interior. The result is another fast-paced children’s book (for ages 8–10) by well-known author Fabian Lenk, perfect for anyone who loves suspense, superpowers, and mysterious settings!