Hello,

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.

Join Our Discussion
Dreamer51 has already finished the novel, but if you're sticking to the Reading Guide, we look forward to discussing the first section of the book with you. Tell us what you think of Magda and her reputation as a witch, and what parallels and differences you see between the original fairy tale and Murphy's story. If you're not sure how to post, just check our FAQ to get started. [Share your thoughts.]

Happy reading,

Jennifer
Book Club Host

P.S. Right now I'm also reading Asleep by Banana Yoshimoto.