In this fun reverse fairytale, an old lady tells her side of the Hansel and Gretel story. She isn't a witch after all, and the children are just plain rude...or are they?
This book features in the following series: Hopscotch, Hopscotch Series .
. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .
Karina Law is an established author of fiction and poetry for this age range. She was a teacher before writing. Elke Counsell has been illustrating tales for 15 years. Karina Law is the author of many young literacy books for Collins, including our brand new Primary Literacy scheme.
This book contains the following story:
Hansel and Gretel
Two children are sent into the woods. The first time, they follow a trail of stones back to the house, but the second time they use breadcrumbs, which are eaten by the birds. Lost and alone, they come upon a tempting gingerbread house, they can't resist entering. Little do they realise that inside lives a witch... and she thinks they'd make a delicious dinner.