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Hansel and Gretel

By Anthony Browne

Adjectives

captivating imaginative suspenseful

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure

Synopsis

In this modern retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale, Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the forest by their parents. They stumble upon a house made of sweets, only to discover it's the lair of a wicked witch. Using their wits and courage, the siblings must outsmart the witch to escape and find their way back home. Anthony Browne's contemporary illustrations add a fresh twist to this timeless story.

About the author

Anthony Browne is a well-known British author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for his imaginative stories and unique drawings, especially in books like 'Gorilla' and 'Willy the Wimp'. Anthony often uses clever details and surprises in his pictures, making his books fun to read and look at for children of all ages.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2008

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