Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel discover a cottage made of sweet treats, but the owner is not so sweet. How will they escape?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, Hansel and Gretel stumbled upon a peculiar sight. Nestled amidst the towering trees, they beheld a cottage that seemed to be made entirely of sweet treats. Their eyes widened in amazement and excitement as they realized that they had stumbled upon a magical place. However, their joy was short-lived, for they soon discovered that the owner of the cottage was not as kind as they had hoped.

The man who lived in the cottage was a wicked witch, known for her treacherous nature and her love for causing harm to others. She had a wicked smile on her face as she watched the children approach her house, and her eyes glinted with malice.

"Welcome, little ones," she said in a voice that was as sweet as honey, but her words were filled with poison. "I am the owner of this cottage, and I have a special treat for you."

Hansel and Gretel looked at each other in fear, unsure of what to do. They had never encountered a witch before, and they were terrified of her. But the witch was not deterred.

"Come inside, my dear children," she said, motioning for them to enter the cottage. "I have prepared a feast for you, a feast that will make your taste buds dance with joy."

Hansel and Gretel hesitated for a moment, but their hunger overpowered their fear. They stepped inside the cottage, and their eyes were immediately drawn to the array of delicious-looking treats that were laid out on the table. There were cakes, cookies, candies, and even a steaming pot of soup.

"Yum!" exclaimed Gretel, her mouth watering at the sight of all the sweet treats. "This is going to be the best meal ever!"

Hansel, however, was not so sure. He could sense that something was not right about the witch, and he did not want to take any risks.

"Gretel, we should not eat these treats," he said, his voice trembling with fear. "We do not know who made them, and we could be poisoned."

Gretel, however, was not listening. She was too caught up in the excitement of the moment to care about Hansel's concerns. She reached out for a cookie, and before Hansel could stop her, she had taken a bite.

"Oh, my goodness!" she exclaimed, her face turning pale. "This is delicious! I want more!"

Hansel tried to grab the cookie away from her, but the witch was quick and powerful. She slapped Hansel across the face and knocked him to the ground.

"You little brat!" she yelled. "You think you can tell me what to do? I am the owner of this cottage, and I will do whatever I want with you!"

Hansel and Gretel were both in shock. They had never seen a witch act so brutally before, and they were terrified of what she might do next. The witch grabbed Gretel by the arm and dragged her towards the kitchen.

"You will cook for me," she said, her voice cold and menacing. "You will prepare my feast, and you will do it well. Or else I will make you suffer."

Gretel's eyes filled with tears, and she tried to resist, but the witch was too strong. She threw Gretel into the kitchen and locked the door behind her.

Hansel was left alone in the living room, and he could hear Gretel screaming and crying from inside the kitchen. He knew that he had to do something to save her, but he was not sure what to do. He tried to open the door, but it was locked tight. He tried to call for help, but there was no one around to hear him.

For hours, Hansel sat alone in the living room, waiting for Gretel to return. He tried to distract himself by reading a book, but he could not focus on the words. He tried to sing a song, but his voice was hoarse and weak. He was just sitting there, waiting, waiting, waiting.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the door to the kitchen opened. Gretel emerged, her face pale and her eyes filled with tears.

"Hansel," she said, her voice trembling. "I am so sorry. I did not mean to disobey you. I was just so hungry, and I thought that the witch was going to give us a treat. I am so sorry."

Hansel hugged Gretel tightly, and he could feel the warmth of her tears on his skin. He knew that he loved her more than anything in the world, and he was determined to do whatever it took to save her.

"We have to escape from this cottage," he said, his voice firm. "We cannot stay here forever."

Gretel nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "We will find a way," she said. "We will find a way to escape, and we will never come back here again."

Hansel and Gretel spent the next few days searching for a way to escape the cottage. They looked for a hole in the wall, a window that they could climb through, or any other means of escape that they could find. But the cottage was well-built, and there was no way out.

However, just when they thought all was lost, Hansel remembered something that his mother had told him when he was a child.

"Remember, Hansel," she had said. "When you are in trouble, you can always turn to the stars. They will always guide you home."

Hansel and Gretel looked up at the night sky, and they saw a bright star shining in the distance. They knew that this was their chance to escape.

"Gretel," said Hansel. "We are going to follow that star. It will lead us to safety."

Gretel nodded, and they set off towards the star. They walked for hours, through the forest, over hills, and through streams. They were tired and hungry, but they did not give up. They knew that they were close to safety, and they could feel it in their hearts.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the end of the forest. They were standing on a cliff, overlooking a beautiful valley. They could see a small village in the distance, and they knew that this was where they would find safety.

Hansel and Gretel ran towards the village, their hearts pounding with excitement. They were greeted by a group of friendly villagers, who welcomed them with open arms. They were given food, shelter, and a warm bed to sleep in.

For the first time in days, Hansel and Gretel felt safe and secure. They knew that they had escaped the witch's cottage, and they were grateful to the villagers for their kindness.

As they settled into their new home, Hansel and Gretel looked back at the witch's cottage with a sense of dread. They knew that they had narrowly escaped with their lives, and they were never going to forget the terror that they had experienced.

But they also knew that they had been strong and brave, and that they had overcome their fears. They had learned that they could always turn to the stars for guidance, and that they could always rely on each other for support.

And so, Hansel and Gretel lived happily ever after in the village, surrounded by their friends and family. They never forgot the lessons that they had learned in the witch's cottage, and they always remembered the kindness of the villagers who had saved them.

In conclusion, Hansel and Gretel's discovery of a cottage made of sweet treats in the forest was a welcome surprise, but their encounter with the wicked witch who lived there was a terrifying experience. The witch's treacherous nature and her love for causing harm to others made it clear that they were in grave danger. However, Hansel and Gretel's courage and determination allowed them to escape from the witch's cottage and find safety in a nearby village.

Their journey taught them valuable lessons about the importance of courage, determination, and the power of friendship. They learned that they could always turn to the stars for guidance and that they could always rely on each other for support. And they knew that they had narrowly escaped with their lives, but they were grateful for the kindness of the villagers who had saved them.

As they settled into their new home, Hansel and Gretel looked back at the witch's cottage with a sense of dread, but they also knew that they had been strong and brave, and that they had overcome their fears. They had learned that they could always turn to the stars for guidance, and that they could always rely on each other for support.

In conclusion, Hansel and Gretel's discovery of a cottage made of sweet treats in the forest was a welcome surprise, but their encounter with the wicked witch who lived there was a terrifying experience. The witch's treacherous nature and her love for causing harm to others made it clear that they were in grave danger. However, Hansel and Gretel's courage and determination allowed them to escape from the witch's cottage and find safety in a nearby village.

Their journey taught them valuable lessons about the importance of courage, determination, and the power of friendship. They learned that they could always turn to the stars for guidance and that they could always rely on each other for support. And they knew that they had narrowly escaped with their lives, but they were grateful for the kindness of the villagers who had saved them.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 281 x 245 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788813358