
When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town
1955
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139
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Kardemomma is a lovable little town, full of happy people. This delightful storybook from Norway was awarded first prize by the Norwegian Ministry of Church and Education in 1955, as the best book of the year, and was one of the selected list of books considered for this year's Hans Christian Andersen Award.
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Author

Thorbjørn Egner
Author · 5 books
Thorbjørn Egner (1912 – 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known for his books, plays and musicals for children. He perhaps best remembered for Karius and Bactus, a children's book about proper tooth care.