Review
"* "With Morpurgo's expert retelling this is quite perfect." The Children's Bookseller on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
Book Description
A gripping retelling of a children's classic story for the new generation.
Product Description
No child ever forgets the story of the witch, the breadcrumb trail and the gingerbread house in the forest. Former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo takes the Brothers Grimm classic to a new level, weaving from these themes a rich fairytale tapestry of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage. With breath-taking illustrations by the celebrated Emma Chichester Clark, this edition of Hansel and Gretel will grip the imagination of a whole new generation of children.
About the Author
Michael Morpurgo has over ninety books to his name and has won numerous prizes, including both the Whitbread Award and the Children's Book Award. Michael was Children's Laureate between 2003 - 2005. He lives in Devon.
