Hansel and Gretel, were living in there fathers castle. There parents wanted to execute them both. But, they went to many different house wishing and trying to live there. The first house a widow was living there, and she put hansel in the oven. They left and went to some many house which had a similar experience. While the are finding a new home they lost their real home the castle. They found there way home and saw there parents and were reunited. Then, there parents told them about the dragon in town. They killed this dragon, then they were the best people in town. A page-turner for sure, this adaptation of well known fairy tales is a fantastic example of an interactive reading experience. Gidwitz speaks directly to the reader while changing up the stories we already know and throwing in a few surprises. Reluctant readers will gravitate toward the adventure in this story, and those who enjoy a little danger will enjoy it.I experienced this book in a literature circle, and I think it will fit perfectly into a classroom as group-read. In some cases, it may not fit into curriculum, but should be in the classroom library for students to be able to experience on their own.Interest Level: 4-8Reading Level: 4.6AR Points: 6Awards: ALA Notable 2011, Notable Books of the English Language Arts 2011Primary Bookshelf: SeriesGenre: Fiction, Adventure, Fairy Tales, Chapter book
Do You like book A Tale Dark & Grimm (2010)?
Hansel and Gretel, were living in there fathers castle. There parents wanted to execute them both. But, they went to many different house wishing and trying to live there. The first house a widow was living there, and she put hansel in the oven. They left and went to some many house which had a similar experience. While the are finding a new home they lost their real home the castle. They found there way home and saw there parents and were reunited. Then, there parents told them about the dragon in town. They killed this dragon, then they were the best people in town.
—bananalover
I love this book. It takes Grimm fairy tales that I wouldn't have initially connected and weaves them together masterfully, as well as includes several witty retorts about some of the stupid moves made in Grimm fairy tales. Overall, it was very well done. I'd recommend it to fans of fairy tales and people who want to learn more about Grimm fairy tales. Even if you don't fall into those categories, it is still well done.
—Zaks
Super funny. I love that it brings back the original grim tale or at lest closer to it.
—adam
I think it was very adventures and suspenseful and as well gorey.
—kayla
Awesome book a little grusome but awesome!
—thakkarzz
