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Hänsel, Grëtel, and the Forest Adventure

Once upon a time, Hänsel and Grëtel lived with their father and stepmother.

Introduction, family in small cottage

They were poor and the stepmother decided they couldn't stay.

Conflict, stepmother troubled by poverty

She sent Hänsel and Grëtel into the woods to find food.

Setting change, siblings enter woods

Hänsel dropped breadcrumbs to find the way back home.

Boy with brown hair, blue eyes, resourceful's plan, breadcrumb trail

But birds ate the crumbs and they got lost.

Problem arises, lost with no trail

They walked until they found a house made of candy.

Discovery, candy house entrance

A kind-looking old woman invited them inside for food.

Invitation, meeting the old woman

She turned out to be a witch with a plan to eat them!

Plot twist, witch's true intention

Grëtel outsmarted the witch and pushed her into the oven.

Climax, Girl with blonde hair, green eyes, clever and brave's bravery saves the day

The children then found treasure the witch had hidden.

Resolution, discovery of treasure

With treasure in hand, they finally found their way home.

Homecoming, journey back home

They were joyful to reunite with their father forever.

Ending, happy family reunion

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Hänsel and Grëtel felt when they realized they were lost?
  • Why is it important to think carefully before trusting strangers?
  • What can we learn from Grëtel's bravery when she faced the witch?

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