Hansel and Gretel

by Rika Lesser

Other authors: Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

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A poor woodcutter's children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of bread, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner.

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Randolph Caldecott Medal

benrowe05 | Apr 29, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Grades 3-5
Awards: Caldecott Honors

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A poor woodcutter's children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of bread, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner.

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Independent Reading Level: Grades 4-6
Awards: Randolph Caldecott Medal (2010)

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Rika Lesser	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Zelinsky, Paul O.	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Is a retelling of

Hansel and Gretel by Jacob Grimm

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Caldecott Medal (Honor Book – 1985)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1986)

Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee – Little Bluestem (Picture Book) – 1987)

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For Grammie and Poppa with love
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For Elisabeth
R. L.

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At the edge of a great forest, there once lived a poor woodcutter.

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