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Hansel and Gretel

Year

2016

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

BookBaby

Summary

You already know this heartbreaking, scary story as first published in the early 1800s. Now enjoy the version updated for the 21st century. After overhearing his parents decide to abandon him and his little sister in a vast forest, Hansel devises a plan to find his way back home. When Hansel and Gretel return, their parents take them even deeper into the woods and desert them. Ever fearful of wild beasts, Hansel and Gretel become hopelessly lost. After helping them find berries, a white bird leads them to a cottage made of sweetbread. An old woman offers them food, clothing, and a place to sleep, but then chains Hansel to the floor and enslaves Gretel. Can they escape before the evil witch thinks Hansel is fat enough to eat? If you liked the Grimm Brothers' story, you'll love the novella. Rediscover the enchanting tale of "Hansel and Gretel" today.

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