The New York Times bestselling debut by Adam Gidwitz the Newbery Honorwinning author of The Inquisitors Tale Featuring cover and interior illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat Unlike any childrens book Ive ever read.... Classic. The New York Times Book Review Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm and Grimminspired fairy tales. An irreverent witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches warlocks dragons and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes they learn the true story behind the famous tales as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time fairy tales were awesome. For more awesome fairy tales by Adam Gidwitz look for In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion. An audacious debut thats wicked smart and wicked funny. Publishers Weekly starred review Addictively compelling. School Library Journal starred review Charming and inventive. The Pittsburgh PostGazette One of the years best childrens books. The VirginianPilot show more