Title: a tale dark and Grimm Hansel and Gretels Green World Adventure / Greens dark fairy tales
Difficulty: lexile lance reading index 690l
Author:Adam Gidwitz
Publisher Name: Puffin Books
Publication time: 2011
Language: English
ISBN：9780142419670
Item size: 13 x 1.9 x 19.6 cm
Packing: paperback
Pages: 288
A Tale Dark and GrimmHansel and Gretels Green World Adventure (also known as Greens dark Fairy Tales)It is a childrens novel written by American writer Adam gidwitz. It is the first book in the trilogy series. It tells the story of two brothers and sisters who hope to escape from the dark fairy tale world and find happiness again. Hansel and Gretel went out of their own world and entered eight dark fairy tales, all of which came from the classic Grimm fairy tales. Along the way, they will encounter obstacles such as wizards, magicians, dragons and so on. After the brothers and sisters roamed the forest and dealt with countless powerful opponents, they also gradually learned the true story behind the famous legend and how to take responsibility for their own destiny and create their own happiness.
Hollywood ghost animation director Henry Selick, who directed "Christmas Eve thriller" and "ghost mother", adapted the novel into a live action film.In an interview, he expressed his preference for this book. Although this book is about boys and girls going to the forest together for adventure, they try to get along well with wild animals and witches.The theme of the story is about growth and understanding. When children grow up, in the process of getting along with others, they understand their parents hardships and understand how to be considerate of their parents and family. In addition, only when children leave their parents care can they grow up by themselves and learn to live independently.
Reasons for recommendation:
1. New York Times bestseller, E.B. White Reading Award winning works, and books recommended by the American Library Association;
2. Derived from classic fairy tales, the story is humorous and interesting, with a positive theme, especially suitable for primary and secondary school students;
3. English chapters and novels, recommended reading materials for improving English reading in primary and secondary schools;
4. It can also be used as English classroom reading materials and give electronic teaching plans.
From the Newbery Honor-winning, New York Times bestselling author—with cover and interior illustrations by Dan Santat!
Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.
Review
"Unlike any childrens book Ive ever read. [It] holds up to multiple rereadings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be." -New York Times Book Review
"An audacious debut thats wicked smart and wicked funny." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Addictively compelling." -School Library Journal, starred review
"Charming and inventive . . . the perfect haunted book." -The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"One of the years best childrens books." -The Virginian-Pilot
Adam Gidwitztaught in Brooklyn for eight years. Now, he writes full time—which means he writes a couple of hours a day, and lies on his couch staring at the ceiling the rest of the time. As is the case with all of his books, everything in them not only happened in the real fairy tales... it all also happened to him. Really. Learn more at www.adamgidwitz. com, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter: AdamGidwitz
FAITHFUL JOHANNES
Once upon a time, in a kingdom called Grimm, an old king lay on his deathbed. He was Hansel and Gretel’s grandfather—but he didn’t know that, for neither Hansel nor Gretel had been born yet.
Now hold on a minute.
I know what you’re thinking.
I am well aware that nobody wants to hear a story that happens before the main characters show up. Stories like that are boring, because they all end exactly the same way. With the main characters showing up.
But don’t worry. This story is like no story you’ve ever heard.
You see, Hansel and Gretel don’t just show up at the end of this story.
They show up.
And then they get their heads cut off.
Just thought you’d like to know.
The old king knew he was soon to pass from this world, and so he called for his oldest and most faithful servant. The servant’s name was Johannes; but he had served the king’s father, and his father’s father, and his father’s father’s father so loyally that all called him Faithful Johannes.
Johannes tottered in on bowed legs, heaving his crooked back step by step and leering with his one good eye. His long nose sniffed at the air. His mouth puckered around two rotten teeth. But, despite his grotesque appearance, when he came within view, the old king smiled and said, “Ah, Johannes!” and drew him near.
The king’s voice was weak as he said, “I am soon to die. But before I go, you must promise me two things. First, promise that you will be as faithful to my young son as you have been to me.”
Without hesitation, Johannes promised.
