I asked myself lots of questions, like what did Hansel and Gretel say to their father when they finally made it home?
What I Did in the Holidays . . . is an imaginative retelling of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Originally featured in Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales, this short story is sure to capture the imagination!
From the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning storyteller Hilary McKay and featuring black-and-white line and tone illustrations from the talented Sarah Gibb.
This book is part of a book series called Hilary Mckays Fairy Tales .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 29 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 2017 by Pan Macmillan .
Sarah Gibb is the talent behind The Bridesmaid's Diary, that has become an international success story. She lives in London. Hilary McKay is a critically acclaimed author who has won many awards, including the Guardian Children's
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.