Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King

Hansel and Gretel

Stephen King with Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

48 pages • first pub 2025 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics
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Within a shadowed forest, two brave children confront the unknown in a lush, dark celebration of courage and the journey home.
For anyone who still fears getting lost.

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The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Senda...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 112 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

adventurous: 58%

tense: 20%

emotional: 18%

hopeful: 18%

mysterious: 14%

lighthearted: 12%

sad: 10%

reflective: 5%

challenging: 3%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

79% of readers chose fast
15% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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