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The Magic Circle
The Magic Circle
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
In the tradition of the finest horror novels, this chilling and truly spellbinding novel probes another side of the well-known story of Hansel and Gretel who happen upon a witch's candy house in the woods. — Deftly mixing folklore, theology, and history, Napoli reveals the character of the witch to be a rich, complex and intensely sympathetic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780525451273
ISBN-10: 0525451277
Publication Date: 6/1/1993
Pages: 128
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 1
I read this just after The True Story Of Hansel ans Gretel by Louise Murphy. It was the perfect read to get another perspective of a variation of Hansel and Gretel through the eyes of the Witch. Highly ercommend it. Almost hate to part with as I may want to reread.
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A dark, poignant novel about a loving mother and healer who is tricked by demons and becomes the wicked witch of the Hansel and Gretel story.
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A psychiatric look at the witch in Hansel & Gretel. In this story the with somewhat redeems herself by realizing her own wickedness.


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