The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children by Keith McGowan

Sol and his sister Connie have just moved to town with their father and new stepmother.

What they don't know is why they moved.

There is a witch in town -- the witch of Hansel and Gretel fame -- who is willing to take children from parents who no longer want them.

This with has her sights on Sol and Connie . . . .



This is a great modern update to the Hansel and Gretel story.  All of the characters are interesting with secrets that form who they are.  It was interesting to see the mesh of science and fantasy throughout the story.  I would recommend this to those who like fairy tale retellings or family stories.