Good Enough to Eat

Good Enough to Eat offers a gripping, dark reimagining of the classic Hansel and Gretel story, perfect for readers aged 8-11. The narrative centers on Gretel, who, despite being the one to defeat the terrifying witch, finds her brother Hansel taking all the credit. The book explores themes of bravery, justice, self-worth, and the struggle for recognition in a community that has always undervalued her. With a fast-paced plot and unexpected twists, it's an engaging read that encourages critical thinking about heroism and fairness. Parents should be aware of the 'dark' elements, including a witch who kidnaps children, but the focus remains on Gretel's courage and resilience.

There is a witch in the woods and she likes to kidnap boys... The village of Westerleen has been suffering a harsh winter, food is scarce and if you end up lost you may find yourself in the witch's cottage and no one leaves there alive. When Hansel and Gretel return from the woods, unharmed, everyone believes Hansel to have been the hero who has saved his sister. But it was Gretel who pushed the witch into the fire. Gretel has never been accepted in her village, will she finally be rewarded? A thrilling tale with twists and turns at every chapter Perfect for fans of All The Better To See You, Dark Unicorns, and Disney's Twisted Tales and Villainsseries A second dark and irresistible twist on a classic fairy tale "A fun, fast-paced retelling" - Once More With Reading