The True Story of Hansel and Gretel: A Novel of War and Survival
A poignant and suspenseful retelling of a classic fairy tale set in a war-torn world, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, We Were the Lucky Ones, and Lilac Girls
In the last months of the Nazi occupation of Poland, two children are left by their father and stepmother to find safety in a dense forest. Because their real names will reveal th...show moreBUY THE BOOK
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I am exhausted. I am emotionally drained. After reading a bunch of so-so books over the past few months, it makes me happy to feel this way (even while I'm feeling so sad).
Memorable characters. Memorable story without having to have the Hansel and Gretel retelling sell. I wouldn't necessarily pair it as a retelling, but I understand why it was called one due to the common elements (house in the woods, Stepmother, breadcrumbs, cage, oven, etc.). I...read more
Memorable characters. Memorable story without having to have the Hansel and Gretel retelling sell. I wouldn't necessarily pair it as a retelling, but I understand why it was called one due to the common elements (house in the woods, Stepmother, breadcrumbs, cage, oven, etc.). I...read more
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