Hansel and Gretel Sir Michael Morpurgo

Name: Hansel and Gretel By Sir Michael Morpurgo
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Hansel and Gretel by Sir Michael Morpurgo

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A beautiful new edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.

Hansel and Gretel Summary

Hansel and Gretel by Sir Michael Morpurgo

A beautiful new edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.

No child ever forgets the story of the witch, the breadcrumb trail and the gingerbread house in the forest. Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo takes the Brothers Grimm classic to a new level, weaving from these themes a rich fairytale tapestry of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage. With breath-taking illustrations by the celebrated Emma Chichester Clark, this edition of Hansel and Gretel will grip the imagination of a whole new generation of children.

About Sir Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo has written more than ninety books and and has won numerous prizes, including both the Whitbread Award and the Children's Book Award. His books include retellings of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, as well as Beowulf and Sir Gawain the Green Knight, both illustrated by Michael Foreman. Michael was Children's Laureate between 2003 - 2005. He lives near Winkleigh, Devon.

Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art from 1980 to 1983, where she was taught by Quentin Blake. In 1988, she won the Mother Goose Award for the most exciting newcomer to children's book illustration. She has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for young readers, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which she retold and illustrated, and The Pied Piper of Hamelin, retold by Michael Morpurgo. She lives in London, W6.

Additional information

Sku

GOR008382142

ISBN 13

9781406368994

ISBN 10

1406368997

Title

Hansel and Gretel by Sir Michael Morpurgo

Author

Sir Michael Morpurgo

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

Year published

20160804

Number of pages

112

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us