Jack Zipes, Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Gidwitz has a profound understanding of the Grimms' tales, and he cleverly weaves different tales with an imaginative thread so that they form a grand narrative that has a critical utopian vision - a realm ruled by wise and responsible children. Peters Bookselling Services - Book of the WeekĪ marvelous reworking of old stories that manages to be fresh, frightening, funny, and humane. Told with a delicious wit.brilliant and terrifying LoveReading4Kids Publisher's Weekly, starred reviewĪddictively compelling School Library Journal, starred review INISĪn audacious debut that's wicked smart and wicked funny. Gidwitz has created a sharp, funny story – a fairy tale with teeth. holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be.
Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.Unlike any children's book I've ever read. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm–inspired tales. Once upon a time, you see, fairy tales were awesome. It may be frightening, and it’s certainly bloody, but, unlike those other fairy tales you know, this one is true.
But if you dare, Follow Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into the wilds-where magic, terror, and a little bit of humor shine like white pebbles lighting the way. Reader, beware! Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retro-fitted for baking children lurk within these pages.
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