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I hope you're enjoying The True Story of Hansel and Gretel so far.

A War-Torn Fairy Tale
Hansel and Gretel have dropped their bread crumbs through the forest, but with a twist - they hope Father and Step Mother will follow the trail to find them. They've arrived at the house of the witch, and are living under the harsh conditions of WWII in Poland. Keep reading to find out how survival takes shape in the lives of the parents, the children and the villagers.

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True Story of Hansel and Gretel

The True Story of Hansel and Gretel
Combining classic themes of fairy tales and war literature, this haunting novel of journey and survival, of redemption and memory, powerfully depicts how war is experienced by families and especially by children.

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