About the Book The classic 1949 novel that was made into the hilarious film, The Parent Trap. Book Synopsis In the book that spawned the beloved movie The Parent Trap , nine-year-old Lisa from Vienna--bold, with a head of curls--meets Munichs buttoned-up Lottie at summer camp. Soon, a newspaper clipping tells the tale: theyre identical twins, Lisa living a colorful, big-city life with her father while Lottie keeps house with their gentle mother. Why have their parents separated? And how can they get to the bottom of the mystery? They decide to switch hairstyles, manners, and addresses--and that is where the adventure begins. Erich Kstner (1899-1974), a German author, was well known for his poetry and prose. He received wide acclaim for his much-loved books for children, Emil and the Detectives and Lisa and Lottie . About the Author Erich Kstner (1899-1974) was a German author and was well known for his poetry and prose. He received wide acclaim for his much-loved book for children, Emil and the Detectives, as well as Lisa and Lottie.