Fantasy Literature Master Series - The Thief (Volume 2)

Author: Alfred Prüfer
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A mysterious forest, a roving bandit. A thrilling chase, a story of justice and righteousness. A warm poem about children's friendship. A masterpiece intertwining fantasy and reality. Plus, endless and reflection for you.
The story takes place in a mysterious forest and the small town at its edge. The roving bandit, Hunchback Hatzelwitz, has long been a menace. This time, he steals the coffee grinder, beloved by Kaspar's grandmother. Kaspar and his friend Seppel are determined to catch him and return the coffee grinder to their grandmother. After a series of thrilling struggles, the two friends finally defeat the great magician and capture the bandit. This book is free with a children's play script titled The Delicious Mushroom Soup.
The Robber is a recipient of the "International Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award" and a classic of world children's literature. It has been translated into over 40 languages, including English, French, Russian, and Japanese. The story has been adapted into films, television series, stage plays, puppet shows, and radio dramas, performed in many countries. China has also adapted the story into a puppet play.