Conrad the raven lives on the roof of a small house in the middle of Stockholm. In the evenings, he roasts sausages on the fire or sleeps in an armchair with his beak buried in a book. But one day, the silence is broken by cries for help: that's all that was needed, a seagull chick fell out of the nest and got lost! Konrad doesn't like seagulls, he wants to find his parents as soon as possible and get rid of the eternally hungry chick. But it's not that simple, the case is taking a detective turn! Mrs. Hudson, the owl, and Carman, the seagull, who works as a conductor in the bird choir of the Stockholm Opera House, will help Conrad solve the riddle.In this book, the first in a series of humorous detective stories, Conrad finds his life's calling and becomes a detective."A wonderful story about Conrad the raven and how friendship warms hearts." Markus-Gunnar Pettersson's Sydsvenska Dagbladet is often compared to Sven Nordqvist, and their illustrations share a warm humor and detailed depiction of details. Each reversal can be viewed endlessly." Centralized Library Service of Sweden about authors:Eva Whitbrook (born 1968) studied history and literature at the universities of Stockholm and Edinburgh, and worked as a journalist for many years. He sees his writing task as changing his life for the better. Looking from a child's perspective is always central to her work. However, Whitbrook's books are also enjoyed by adults.Markus-Gunnar Pettersson (born 1987) is a Swedish writer and illustrator who has created more than twenty books and won numerous awards. His illustrations for the Bible for children attracted a lot of media attention. Member of the Swedish Academy of Children's Books.