Book title
Hansel and Gretel

 

Author
Brothers Grimm

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Bibliographic information
Jacob e Wilhelm Grimm - Fiabe- Edizioni Mondadori- 2016

 

Links (adaptations, reviews, full texts etc.)
http://www.grimmstories.com/it/grimm_fiabe/hansel_e_grethel         http://leggimiancora.altervista.org/hansel-e-gretel/

 

Theme
Fantasy- short stories

 

Short summary
A poor woodcutter and his wife had two children named Hansel and Gretel. Their mother died when they were young. Hansel and Gretel were very sad. Soon their father remarried but their stepmother was very cruel. One day, she took the children deep into the forest and left them there. Clever Hansel had some breadcrumbs in his pocket and had dropped them on the way so that they could find their way back home. Alas! The birds ate all the crumbs and they couldn’t find the path that led back home.

Hansel and Gretel went deeper and deeper into the forest. They were hungry and tired. Finally, after walking for a long time, they saw a cottage made of chocolate, candies, and cake. “Look, Hansel! A chocolate brick!” shouted Gretel in delight and both ate it hungrily. Now, a wicked witch lived there. When she saw Hansel and Gretel, she wanted to eat them. She grabbed the chil­dren and locked them in a cage. The witch decided to make a soup out of Hansel and eat him first. She began boiling a huge pot of water for the soup. Just then, Gretel crept out of her cage. She gave the wicked witch a mighty push from behind and the witch fell into the boiling water. She howled in pain and died instantly. Hansel and Gretel found treasure lying around the cottage. They carried it home with them. Their stepmother had died and their father wel­comed them back with tears of joy. They never went hungry again!

 

Why is the story appropriate for the targeted groups of RSP readers?
It is a fairy tale, well known to teenagers. The language is very simple and easy to understand.

 

What are the distinguished readers interests reflected by this book/story?
The protagonists are two resourceful children and, of course, identification of the readers is very easy.

 

Why is this story motivational for the pupils?
Because it encourages self-confidence and helps to imagine to be able to face dangers and difficulties.

 

Is there a historical, political, multi/inter cultural, migrant or similar context recognized in this book/story? 
No, there isn't.

 

Is there a principle of inclusion reflected in this book/story and does it promotes understanding of cultural diversities and heritage? 
No, there isn't