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Description edit
In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible... read more
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Summary edit
Hansel and Gretel go off on their own and have some really "sick" adventures.
Characters/People edit
- Hansel: A main character, Gretel's twin brother. Hansel is a carefree boy.
- Gretel: A main character, Hansel's twin sister.
- Faithful Johannes: A faithful man who under-stood the royal family. He would die for the king and his family.
- Queen: Gold lover and always cursed someone by marrying them.
- King: Stole the queen.
First Sentence edit
Once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.
Table of Contents edit
1 Faithful Johannes
2 Hansel and Gretel
3 The Seven Swallows
4 Brother and Sister
5 A Smile as Red as Blood
6 The Three Golden Hairs
7 Hansel and Gretel and the Broken Kingdom
8 Hansel and Gretel and the Dragon
9 Hansel and Gretel and Their Parents
Authors & Contributors edit
- Adam Gidwitz (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Country: US
Publication Date: October 28, 2010
ISBN: 978-0525423348
Page Count: 192
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Country: US
Publication Date: October 28, 2010
ISBN: 978-0525423348
Page Count: 192
Awards edit
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award (Finalist, 2012: Grades 3-6)
- Texas Lone Star Reading List (2012)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThis book contains some very gory scenes that may create unpleasant images for young children. Although it's dark knock-off of a fairy tale, this book is not a "and they lived happily ever after" book.
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