An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself.
“A wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice … completely fresh and unique.” –Rick Riordan, #1 bestselling author Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. This is for readers who like stories that verge on horror.Soon to be a Netflix animated series! The New York Times bestselling debut by Adam Gidwitz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale. The "threat level" varied from page-to-page to the point it became impossible to separate a true warning from sarcasm. Throughout the story, the narrator constantly pauses to warn readers about upcoming violence. While I personally didn't like it, the events did fit with the story.
Some of the "fairy tale" violence is more gruesome and detailed than you might expect. Highly recommend that you read this before your children. I love the premise not just of having a backstory, but more depth to the characters of Hansel and Gretel and their sibling relationship. Can they forgive their parents and help the kingdom? They are surprised to learn that the kingdom is being destroyed by a dragon.
Having failed to find nice people and now living alone, they return to Grimm. Even trying to live by themselves didn't work, and the two are separated and take different paths. Easier than it sounds! First there is the witch (you know that version), next comes the mean farmer. Although they had never been out in the big world, they were certain they could find a nice family to live with. When Hansel and Gretel overheard their father, King of Grimm, explain why he tried to kill them, they ran away. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated Chapter.
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