Three Robbers by Tomi Ungerer
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In this timeless tale, three robbers wearing tall black hats walk the roads at night, terrifying everyone they meet. But one day, they encounter an orphan girl named Tiffany, who isn’t scared of them at all…
An ALA Book award winner, this classic story of mystery and suspense celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Written and illustrated by one of the world’s most acclaimed and award-winning children’s authors, The Three Robbers has been translated into 16 languages and has sold millions of copies since it was first published. Tomi Ungerer has been described as the direct natural descendant of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen and, like all the best fairy tales, The Three Robbers is by turns scary, charming and surprising.
Ages 8-12
Written and illustrated by one of the world’s most acclaimed and award-winning children’s authors, The Three Robbers is a timeless tale of mystery and suspense for 4-8 year olds, in which three ferocious thieves are defeated by the guileless logic of an innocent girl.
About the Author: Tomi Ungerer is a legend in the world of children s books. Born in Strasbourg in 1931, Tomi landed in New York in 1956 with only $60 in his pocket and a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator, and children s book author and published more than 140 books for children and adults. In 1998, Tomi was the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award and, in 2003, was named Ambassador for Childhood and Education by the Council of Europe. The Musee Tomi Ungerer opened in 2007 in Strasbourg. Tomi Ungerer died in 2019.
16 Jan 2009
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | General fiction (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children / Juvenile |
| ISBN | 9780714848778 |
| Publication Date | 16 Jan 2009 |
The Three Robbers by Tomi Ungerer ISBN 9780714848778