Hansel and Gretel (Favourite Fairy Tales) - Softcover

Verschoyle, Teresa; Ripley, Ivan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333368738 ISBN 13: 9780333368732

Publisher: Pan Macmillan, 1984

Synopsis

Play script version of one of the most lovable of folk tales, told with suspense and charm. Three sets. Peasant costumes. Cast of 4 women, 2 men, 1 cat, extras. (Suitable for all-girl cast.)

Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest to gather berries. There they get lost, and guided by fairy music, grope their way to an enchanted cottage made of gingerbread, sugar plums, and lollipops. Here they are captured by the Witch, but with help of Trudi the cat, and the Jack-in-box, they are able to outwit the Witch, transform the cat to her rightful shape, release the Forest Fairy from imprisonment, and return to their loving father.

About this title

About the Author

Madge Miller was born and spent most of her life in Pittsburgh before moving to Williamsville, New York in 1985. She received a bachelor s degree from Chatham College and a master s degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. She taught English, Spanish, French, speech and drama in Pittsburgh public schools and private studios. Mrs. Miller wrote 43 plays for young people that have been published by Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. for organizations throughout the world. She also directed numerous plays and pageants, including the Knickerty-Knockerty Players a Pittsburgh adult professional touring company, for 21 years.
She received the Charlotte Chorpenning Cup awarded by the national Children s Theatre Conference in Washington, D.C. and was Chatham s Alumnus of the year in 1994.

Review

'The book is written in a nice way and the pictures help tell the story too. We enjoyed reading this book. A rating of 4/5.' -- Totz2teens.co.uk 'A mesmorising tale, beautifully illustrated and suitable for ages five to eight years.' -- The Green Parent 'This classic story by the Brothers Grimm is newly illustrated with beautiful watercolours and fine detail.' -- Kindling 'This is a traditional and very readable retelling of the Brothers Grimm's fairytale, complimented by beautiful watercolour illustrations. Colours are very softly laid on paper enhancing the dreamlike quality of the story and the enchantment of the forest ... This is a lovely new version of one of the most engaging of the Fairy Tales and will be popular with children aged 7-9.' -- School Librarian Journal, Summer 2008

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0333368738
• ISBN 13: 9780333368732
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28