December 19, 2011

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

Follows Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into eight more tales, encountering such wicked creatures as witches, along with kindly strangers and other helpful folk. Based in part on the Grimms' fairy tales Faithful Johannes, Hansel and Gretel, The Seven Ravens, Brother and Sister, The Robber Bridegroom, and The Devil and His Three Golden Hairs.  Beware!  Not for small children!
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27 comments:

  1. N1FortenberryJanuary 21, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    This book was really good, I never wanted to set down the book for one second. Every chance I got, I couldn't help but read it on and on.

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    1. H1eThompsonJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:54 PM

      I totally agree with you. I couldn't put it down either. Read it in 1 day.

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    2. h1wilsonFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:10 AM

      It was a really good book. My teacher would tell me to put the book down, I was reading it so much.

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    3. H6LordFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:35 PM

      This was definitely one of the best books. And my teachers would always tell me to put the book down. I just wish they had a sequel!

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    4. N1daigneaultFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM

      his book is EXTREMELY hard to put down. but it is quite hard to keep up with the constant changes.

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  2. N7RobertsonJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    This was a very good book.

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    1. N7gambleJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      Thanks for recommending this book

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  3. N7gambleJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    I enjoyed the gruesomeness of this book.

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  4. H1eThompsonJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    If you are looking at these comments before you read the book, or even while you are reading it, I warn you, that there is a part in the book where you really, REALLY, want to look at the last page to find out the ending (like page 80). I really wanted to too. But I promise you, that if you read just the last 3 sentences it WILL spoil the book, especially near page 80.
    It was also a very great book. The end was surprising but still good.

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    1. H1CThompsonFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:36 PM

      I disagree I never wanted to skip to the end because the part is was reading was too good to skip.

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  5. N1TalleyJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    One of the best books I ever read. It was very interesting and every chance i got i would read it.

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  6. n7georgeFebruary 7, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    It's a great book. I also enjoy the tidbits the narrator puts in between the stories and more gruesome parts

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  7. N1kimbrellFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    I loved this book. I hope you like gore. I did not want to put it down. If you haven't read it you should read it.

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  8. H1GibsonFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    This was a really good book! It was kind of weird, but suspensful. It is definantley a book i would recommend. Something interesting was happening on every page. It was a little gory, so if you dont like that i wouldnt read this. Great book!

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    1. H1GanttFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:21 PM

      I agree with you. I really liked this book. It was strange in some parts, but it always had me sitting on the edge of my seat.

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  9. H6LordFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    I'm only half way through and I love it already! If you like suspenseful books, this book is for you. I can't wait until I finish it.

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  10. H1McMahonFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    The book was amazing and also very sort I wish it was longer. The narrator also put his twist on the story of Hansel and Gretel. I would recommend to this people who like gory stuff

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    1. H6CulpepperFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:34 AM

      I somewhat agree with you. I do think the book was a little short. It was fine Overall.

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  11. H1CThompsonFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    I loved this book since I started reading the twists and turns keep you going through the whole book. the gore is just the right amount. It never gets boring and I really enjoyed it.

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    1. H1LRiveraFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:51 PM

      I agree. The book was great, I just love how the author added a twist in the classic fairy tale, making it suspenceful and exciting. The perfect book for adventure lovers.

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    2. H1GibsonFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:26 PM

      I agree! It wsnt to gory and it definetley wasnt boring! I couldnt put it down!

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  12. H1GanttFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    The author did a great job with this book. I loved it and couldn't put it down. Every moment kept me going. It was very suspenseful. Besides the gore, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great story.

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  13. H6CulpepperFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    this book was the total opposite of what hansel and gretel really is. It is really awesome, and gruesome. The book is a total twist and mystery on what the actual story is.

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  14. H1byersMarch 1, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    This book was probably the most backwards book I have ever read that does not mean it was bad it just means that it went against every thing I had ever read. this book was the best version of hansel and grettel I have ever seen.

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  15. H1byersMarch 1, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    I agree with H6culpeper the book was a little short lived but was all together a great book.

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  16. n1rodriguezMarch 3, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    This book was great and this story takes place in a lot of different places that are magical and crazy.

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  17. N1viteMarch 5, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    This book was great and it has a lot of differ stories in the same book.

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