About “When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town”
When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town is a 1955 Norwegian children's book written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner. The story follows a character named Kardemomme and includes several songs that are part of the narrative. The book is regarded as a significant work in Norwegian children's literature. It has been adapted into a play and a television program. The criminologist Nils Christie noted that Egner made a notable contribution to criminology in Norway, partly because of this book. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1955
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