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In this retelling of the classic German fairy tale, brothers and sisters Hansel and Gretel are left alone in a forest by their impoverished parents. Using cleverness and the trail of breadcrumbs they had hidden, they navigate the woods, eventually discovering a witch’s cottage. The story highlights their resourcefulness as they outwit the wicked witch and secure their return home.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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