The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Interesting story. Sol and Connie are brave kids who can get away from witch. Good job. "

" Great fractured fairy tale with a new twist! "

" This clever book keeps you on your toes until the end. I love that you get to know what the witch is thinking, too. "

" Quick read (children's book after all) but enjoyable in that subtly dark way. I recommend it as a good modern update to Grimm's fairy tales. "

" A modernized version of Hansel and Gretel, this tale alternates between two children dawning understanding that something is amiss in their town, and the journal of their neighbor, a witch, in which she reminisces fondly about her past meals, made up of delicious children. "

" Worth a read for the dark humor and cute Hansel and Gretel references. "

" CUTE re-telling of the Hansel & Gretel story. It's children's fiction, but I really liked what the author did w/the story, esp. exploring the relationship between the sister & brother. Fun, quick, read... I think it would work for 4th-5th grade and up. "

" This is a modern-day Hansel and Gretel. I enjoyed the humor, plus it's a really quick read. "

" BlueBonnet Award book 2012 Hilarious Cautionary story for kids (3rd or 4th grade) "

" Fun, clever book. Frustrated by the ending because I wanted more closure regarding the fates of Sol and Connie...Sequel, please! "

" Cute. I think some of the kids will really enjoy it. I'll probably recommend it. "

" This is the modern tale of Hansel & Gretl, told in a humorous way reminiscent of Lemony Snicket. Part of the story is told from the witch's perspective; she's actually the same witch that tried to eat the other kids. Fun, snarky, and not too scary. "

" A fun update of Hansel and Gretel. "

" Had potential. Ended strangely. Enjoyed the sibling bond. "

" A wicked touch to the Hansel and Gretel Story "

" This was an excellent book. I loved it. This book is very fast paced and if you think it is like Hansel and Grettel, then you are very wrong. "

" Enh. "

" I love children. Eating them that is! has to be my all time favorite first line of a book, chapter, what ever. It is wonderful to read excerpts of this book aloud to children! This book will not disappoint! "

" Well, I really wanted to like this one more, and the beginning pulled me in. However, the characters seemed awkward and the ending was unsatisfactory. A better pick is A Tale Dark and Grimm. "

" If you like Roald Dahl's books, you'll like this one. This is a darkly hilarious story. The two kids at the center of the story were adorable, and a bit eccentric, just like every other person in the town it seemed. I was hooked from the very first page. "

" This is a really cute book that is an easy read! It is a great read aloud to a classroom or to your own children. It is wickedly funny especially if you are a parent!!! "

" Different. I can't think of another Hansel and Gretel fractured fairy tale. It would definitely appeal to the Lemony Snicket crowd. "

" Another delicious slice (ahem) of "evil humor," this tale is a remake of Hansel and Gretel in a modern urban setting. Pretty creepy and pretty entertaining. Grades 4-6 "

" A modern take on the Hansel and Gretel story. It had potential, but it fell flat. It was just an okay reading experience, with some rather boring parts to make the process seem really long. "

" Until I am able to talk about the book with several kids who have read it, I won't feel completely ready to recommend it. "

" Great book with a witch as one of the main characters that is not too scary. Kids will love this one. My girls ages 5,7 and sure did. "

" When their dog brings what looks like a human leg bone from the neighbor's house, two children can't help but start investigating. But will they be able to stay out of the crazy lady's oven? "

" A wonderful children's book based on the Hansel and Gretal storyline. On 2011 Bluebonnet list. "

" This book was really clever and cute. I am not sure if the end of the book meant that there may be a sequel, but it ended a bit abruptly. I wish there would have been a bit more of a conclusion. Other than that, I liked this book. Very cute! "

" A modern retelling of the Hansel and Gretel story with some nice subtext about secrets in families and forgiveness. I really found the modern methods of the witch and her chatty journal/cookbook entries amusing and clever. "

" This is a really cute book that is an easy read! It is a great read aloud to a classroom or to your own children. It is wickedly funny especially if you are a parent!!! "

" A fun take on Hansel and Gretel story...but the cover is horrible. I don't think it's going to get any of my students to read it. "

" A fun update of Hansel and Gretel. "