Hansel and Grethel

From Grimm's Fairy Stories, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

This is one of the most famous fairy tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, first published in the early nineteenth century. The Grimm brothers gathered these stories from oral tradition across Germany and wrote them down so families everywhere could enjoy them. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. "Hansel and Grethel" teaches courage, cleverness and loyalty. Hansel uses his wits to find the way home, and Grethel's bravery saves them both from the witch. Even when things seem hopeless, the children do not give up on each other.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 582 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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