R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 10/5/2013 + 1438 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

During World War II Polish Jewish people throughout the country flee and hide from the Nazis. In this scenario, a father, his children, and their stepmother are driving down a road with Nazi policemen following. Searching for a curve where he can stop to let the children so he and his wife can lure the Nazis away he finally finds just that. The children are told their names are Hansel and Gretel and they run into the forest while father and stepmother speed away. From there the tale is similar to the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel that we all know. The children encounter an old woman who takes them in and believing that she knows their heritage hides them. Of course, many in the village call her a witch.

Their lives are perilous as they strive to survive while the parents join the resistance. It's a sad, sad story in many ways and they face many crises and problems. The only portion that seemed inappropriate to me was when the old woman hides the children in a hot oven. To say more would divulge too much of this tale. My advice is to read it for yourself and make your own judgement. It's well written.

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