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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Tripp, F.J. (illustrator). Product DescriptionThe Robber Hotzenplotz is a merry tale of two scoundrels, two friends, a toad-fairy, and an unforgettable escapade.The Robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide in the woods and waylay new victims. One morning Kasperls grandmother is sitting in the sun outside her house, grinding coffee in her new musical coffee mill-a birthday gift from Kasperl and his best friend Seppel-when suddenly Hotzenplotz, attracted by the music, leaps out to steal the mill. Sergeant Dimplemoser hears Grandmothers cries and comes to her aid, but Hotzenplotz has evaded the useless police for years. So Kasperl and Seppel vow to catch the robber themselves. But catching robbers is not as easy as all that . Kasperl and Seppel soon discover that even the best-laid plans can be foiled, especially when Hotzenplotz enlists the help of his wicked magician friend Petrosilius Zackleman, a gluttonous villain with a weakness for fried potatoes.From School Library JournalGr 2-5-When the infamous robber Hotzenplotz makes off with Grandmother's coffee mill, clever Kasperl and his best friend Seppel must use all their cunning, along with a little help from the frog-fairy Amaryllis, to retrieve the mill and bring the rapscallion to justice. This new translation of this work, originally published in 1962, positively crackles with the quirky energy and sparkling humor that made it a classic of German children's literature. Kasperl traces his origins to the eponymous hero character of traditional German puppet theater, who in turn has his roots in the commedia dell'arte character Pulcinella. This foundation provides a strong archetypal resonance that elementary-aged readers will connect to. Kids will especially enjoy reading about good-hearted Kasperl and Seppel, who deftly overcome nasty villains and comically ineffectual authority figures, emerging victorious in the end. Fairy-tale and fantasy elements stay true to the story's Kasperle puppet theater genre roots, from the wicked magician Petrosilius Zackleman to the wishing ring bestowed on the protagonists by the frog-fairy Amaryllis. Preussler's razor-sharp humor and wordplay shine throughout, and the episodic chapters, usually no more than four or five pages long, practically beg to be read aloud. Tripp's pen-and-ink illustrations complement, expand on, and deepen the story. VERDICT Both wonderfully timeless and quirky, this unconventional adventure will delight its audience and belongs in most collections.-Ted McCoy, Springfield City Library, MAReview"Both wonderfully timeless and quirky, this unconventional adventure will delight its audience and belongs in most collections. -School Library Journal, starred review"In the highly successful Robber Hotzenplotz, Preussler reveals an almost inexhaustible fantasy and an unfailing sense of humor." -Horst Knnemann, BookbirdThis humorous and entertaining story is a quick read that will appeal to a wide variety of readers. -CLEAR (Childrens Literature Evaluation and Review Interest Group - Ohio)Merrily illustrated, this absurd little adventure would make a dynamite read-aloud for ages 6 and up. -Orange Marmalade BooksPraise for Otfried PreusslerTwo definitive aspects of his work stand out: first, a deep rootedness in the oral tradition of the fairy tales and legends of his homeland; and second, the authors process for creating stories that, as a teacher, he has actually told to his students.[Preusslers works are] a solid, integral part of childrens literature.-Ute Baumann, BookbirdAbout the AuthorOtfried Preussler (1923-2013) was born into a family of teachers in Reichenberg, Czechoslovakia, and as a boy loved listening to the folktales of the region. Drafted into the army during World War II, Preussler was captured in 1944 and spent the next five years as a prisoner of war in the Tatar Republic. After his release, he moved to Bavaria and became a primary-school teacher and principal, supplem. Seller Inventory # DADAX1590179617
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