This is the real Grimm story of Hansel and Gretel like you've never seen them before. Within the story there are beheadings, a dragon, a trip to Hell and back, and many other twists and turns. The book is gruesome and sad and dark. It is also funny (thanks to the narrator) and ironic. Breadcrumbs and candy houses play a very small part in the true story of Hansel and Gretel. As the narrator says, "make the little ones go away" if you are going to read this.
“For me, it was a Gold Star day. I'd identified an enemy, and I'd made a life decision: I might come home tore up from fighting or late from being punished, but I'd never come home crying. So far, I ain't.” ― Sheila Turnage, Three Times Lucky
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
This is the real Grimm story of Hansel and Gretel like you've never seen them before. Within the story there are beheadings, a dragon, a trip to Hell and back, and many other twists and turns. The book is gruesome and sad and dark. It is also funny (thanks to the narrator) and ironic. Breadcrumbs and candy houses play a very small part in the true story of Hansel and Gretel. As the narrator says, "make the little ones go away" if you are going to read this.
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