Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale - Hardcover

Grimm, Jacob; Grimm, Wilhelm

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0735814228 ISBN 13: 9780735814226

Publisher: North-South Books, 2001

Synopsis

When Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the forest by their cruel mother, they stumble upon the gingerbread house of an evil witch, where they must use cunning and courage to foil the witch's plan and be united with their father.

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Review:

'The book is written in a nice way and the pictures help tell the story too. We enjoyed reading this book. A rating of 4/5.' -- Totz2teens.co.uk 'A mesmorising tale, beautifully illustrated and suitable for ages five to eight years.' -- The Green Parent 'This classic story by the Brothers Grimm is newly illustrated with beautiful watercolours and fine detail.' -- Kindling 'This is a traditional and very readable retelling of the Brothers Grimm's fairytale, complimented by beautiful watercolour illustrations. Colours are very softly laid on paper enhancing the dreamlike quality of the story and the enchantment of the forest ... This is a lovely new version of one of the most engaging of the Fairy Tales and will be popular with children aged 7-9.' -- School Librarian Journal, Summer 2008

Synopsis:

Once upon a time there was a poor woodcutter who lived near a great forest with his wife and his two children. The little boy was called Hansel, and the little girl's name was Gretel. So begins this classic Grimm tale of two innocent children, abandoned in the forest by their cruel mother, who happen upon the enchanting gingerbread house of the wicked witch. Hansel's cunning and little Gretel's courage foil the witch's evil plan to fatten them up and eat them, and in the best fairy tale tradition they and their loving father live happily ever after. DD's elegant stylized illustrations provide an intriguing new interpretation of this childhood favourite, a satisfying story of evil punished and goodness rewarded.

About this edition

• Publisher: North-South Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0735814228
• ISBN 13: 9780735814226
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Duntze Dorothee