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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
Hank & Gertie
By Eric A. Kimmel, Mara Penny (Illustrator)
Lost on the Oregon Trail, two kids find a candy house hiding a dark secret.
3.0/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Hank and Gertie, journeying west on the Oregon Trail, wander off and discover a candy house. Unbeknownst to them, a cunning witch watches, ready to ensnare the unsuspecting siblings. Can they escape her clutches and find their way back to safety? This modern twist on a classic tale blends adventure with danger, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.
From the publisher
From award-winning author Eric A. Kimmel with gorgeous, brightly patterned illustrations from artist Mara Penny, Hank and Gertie brings a modern twist to the classic Hansel and Gretel folktale combined with the high-adventure landscape of the Oregon Trail. While taking a break from their journey out west, Hank and Gertie lose their way back to their covered wagon and stumble upon the most glorious house made of candy. Little do they know there’s a dangerous witch lurking nearby, and she’s got her eye on the two hungry and vulnerable children.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- August 7, 2018
- Publisher
- WestWinds Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781513261225
- LCCN
- 2017047456
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