The author writes little notes that foreshadow what will happen, like in Chapter 5: A Smile As Red As Blood. The narrator says himself many times not to let younger children read it. Marshmallow’s Review: This was a great read, but it is not, I repeat, it is NOT for children younger than seven. Should they kill the infected person or not? Save the kingdom but lose one of their closest family members? You can find out in A Tale Dark & Grimm. Someone who they had known for their whole life. They have to save the kingdom! But someone very close to them has been taken over by the dragon. like losing a finger and nearly being killed by a warlock (Gretel) and being gambled away to the devil and disguising as the devil’s grandma (Hansel).īut when they hear rumors about a dragon wrecking the kingdom of Grimm and hiding in a human body to stay unseen, they decide that it is time to go home to Grimm. While in search for good parents, Gretel and Hansel go through many challenges. They travel from town to town and village to village in search for good parents. Their escape turns into a failure they face problem after problem and they seem to be cursed. Marshmallow’s summary (with spoilers): After having their heads cut off by their father, the king of Grimm, and coming back to life because someone puts their heads back in their places, Hansel and Gretel run away in fear that their father will decapitate them again and next time they may not be so lucky. It may be frightening, it’s certainly bloody, and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but unlike those other fairy tales you know, this one is true.” But if you dare, turn the page and learn the true story of Hansel and Gretel - the story behind (and beyond) the breadcrumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Warlocks with deadly spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retrofitted for cooking children lurk within these pages. Definitely not for younger kids though too bloody! Though it is a scary book, it is a great read. Marshmallow’s quick take: This is the story of Hansel and Gretel but not the version we are accustomed to. Marshmallow reviews A Tale Dark & Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz. In her third review Marshmallow shares her thoughts on A Tale Dark & Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz.

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