Hansel and Gretel
Age 5+
Picture Storybooks Traditional Stories
A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.
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.
Creators
Michael Morpurgo has written more than ninety books and and has won numerous prizes, including both the Whitbread Award and the Children's Book Award. His books include retellings of The Pied Piper of Hamelin,illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, as well as Beowulf and Sir Gawain the Green Knight, both illustrated by Michael Foreman. Michael was Children's Laureate between 2003 – 2005. He lives near Winkleigh, Devon.
Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art from 1980 to 1983, where she was taught by Quentin Blake. In 1988, she won the Mother Goose Award for the most exciting newcomer to children's book illustration. She has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for young people. She lives in London.
Reviews
Adds interesting twists. Don’t be fooled by the sparkly gingerbread house on the cover. This version is plenty scary.
The News Tribune
Draws on the idea of hope and courage within the story, making it much more than a simple fairy tale.
A Patchwork of Books blog
Gripping retelling…Morpurgo adds several twists and turns and transforms it into something richer and more powerful than the original story…beautifully detailed artwork of Emma Chichester Clark enhances the revitalized tale
Journal Inquirer
The story is written in language geared to young children, but the dark tone bumps up the age for which it would seem appropriate.
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Morpugo provides a very developed text… Clark’s eye-catching illustrations are a perfect accompaniment.
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