Hansel and Gretel
What's the book about?
Two children are left alone in a deep, dark wood and must use their wits and courage to try to find their way home. On their journey, they discover a strange house and meet a frightening old woman, but they learn to be brave and clever to escape danger. This gentle retelling of a classic tale is easy to read and helps you practise important sounds while you follow the exciting adventure.
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Reviews
Rachel, Age 5
This book is about
Hansel and Gretel go into the wood and they find a cottage, but the bad witch lives in it and she tried to cook them. Then Gretel pushed the witch into the pan and Hansel and Gretel ran back to their house.
The main characters are
Hansel and Gretel.
My favourite part of the book is
When Hansel and Gretel went home because they had escaped from the witch because then they would be safe with their daddy.
I would also like to say
I liked the pictures and the story was quite exciting.
Faye, Age 5
This book is about
Hansel and Gretel meet a scary witch in the woods then have to find their way home again.
The main characters are
Hansel, Gretel, the woodman and the witch
My favourite part of the book is
When the birds help them find their way home.
I would also like to say
I really liked the story map at the end of the book.
ELLEN, Age 3
This book is about
A shorter version than I have read before but a much happier version and better pictures.
My favourite part of the book is
When Hansel leaves trails. I make some in my garden.
I would also like to say
Nothing
Henry, Age 5
This book is about
The Hansel and Gretel fairytale
My favourite part of the book is
When the birds show the children how to get home. I like the bit where they dropped cake too.
I would also like to say
The only thing I didn't like about the story was that the house wasn't made of sweets. It's supposed to be made of sweets and this is why I like the story because I like sweets. That is why it is 4 stars not 5.
Noah, Age 6
This book is about
Hansel and Gretel in the woods
My favourite part of the book is
The crumbs trail
I would also like to say
I thought this would be scary be it wasn't.
Samhitha, Age 5
This book is about
Hansel and Gretel left in the forest and how they find their way back to their house.
My favourite part of the book is
When Hansel drops small pieces of cake to find their way back.
I would also like to say
The birds help Hansel and Gretel to find the way home.
