Hansel and Gretel
Anon9780062644695, Stephen King
Readers rate it 3.8 (13 on Hardcover)
- Published
- 2025
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is Stephen King and Maurice Sendak's darker reimagining of the classic Grimm tale, combining King's atmospheric horror sensibility with Sendak's distinctive illustrations. The story involves children in genuine peril, a menacing witch, and frightening forest imagery, making it scarier than typical children's picture books but presented through a respected artist's lens. The themes of sibling loyalty and survival are positive, though the 'dark' and 'daring' framing suggests this leans into unsettling elements rather than softening them for young readers.
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Is “Hansel and Gretel” right for your kid?
Ready from about age 13.
From about 10, okay with a grown-up nearby.
For younger readers
- Scary or mature content is strong (4/5) — a bit much at 12; fine with a grown-up nearby.
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From the publisher
The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things... The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out? With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- A mix driven
- dark
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Children's audiobooks
- Children's stories
- picture book
- Fairy tales
- Adventure
- misogyny
ISBN 9780062644695 · HarperCollins