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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 23 min read-aloud
Hansel & Gretel
Written & illustrated by Will Moses
Two lost children face a witch in a mysterious forest. Can they find their way home?
40 pages· 2,987 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a dark, mysterious forest, two children stumble upon a gingerbread house, unaware of the wicked witch within. As they navigate this enchanting yet perilous world, they must outsmart the witch to find their way back home. Will they escape her clutches, or will the forest claim them forever? This captivating retelling of Hansel and Gretel, with vivid illustrations, invites readers into a timeless tale of courage and cunning.
From the publisher
Will Moses, one of America’s most beloved folk artists, brings us his charming interpretation of the most enduring of all Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, Hansel & Gretel. Moses’ playful double-spread paintings, full of exquisite color and details, and his authentic retelling of this classic story will captivate young readers and take them back to a dark, mysterious forest, an enticing gingerbread house, and a terrifying witch.
At once beautiful, whimsical, and great fun, Will Moses’ adaptation of Hansel & Gretel is the perfect way to celebrate this ageless and essential fairy tale.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 2,987
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~800L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 106557
Publication
- Published
- January 19, 2006
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399242342
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