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The tale follows Hansel and Gretel, the children of a destitute woodcutter, as they become lost in the forest. While wandering, they discover a strange house built from sweets and crumbs. Inside, a wicked witch has trapped them, intending to feast on the children. This classic German folklore story is often retold in children’s fiction collections and fairy-tale anthologies.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: James Marshall
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