When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town
1955 children's book by Thornbjørn Egner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town (Norwegian: Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by) is a 1955 Norwegian children's book written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner, which tells the story of Kardemomme by (Cardamom Town). It is considered one of the most important works in Norwegian children's literature. The book includes many songs which are connected to the story. The story has been adapted into a play and television program.[1][2] The criminologist Nils Christie considered that Egner had contributed significantly to criminology in Norway due in part to this book.[3]
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Author | Thorbjørn Egner |
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Original title | Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by |
Translator | L. Berg & E. Ramsden |
Illustrator | Thorbjørn Egner |
Country | Norway |
Language | Norwegian |
Genre | Children's novel |
Publisher | J.W. Cappelens Forlag |
Publication date | 1955 |
Published in English | 1976 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
ISBN | 978-82-02-13977-3 |
OCLC | 30971127 |
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