No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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In Rachel Isadora's retelling of the classic fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel," two siblings find themselves lost in the woods after being abandoned by their parents during a time of hardship. Struggling to survive, they stumble upon a mysterious house made of candy and sweets. However, the house belongs to a cunning witch who captures them with sinister intentions. Using their wit and courage, Hansel and Gretel must devise a plan to escape and defeat the witch, ultimately discovering the importance of bravery and the bond of family. This beautifully illustrated tale brings a fresh perspective to a timeless story. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
RACHEL ISADORA is the creator of more than fifty books for children. She lives in New York City.
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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.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.
