“Don’t panic ,” Hansel said to Gretel, when they were alone. “We can follow the breadcrumbs home.” He turned to see a blackbird pecking at a crumb. “Shoo!” he cried, chasing the bird away. A woodpecker swooped down and took another crumb. “No!” shouted Hansel.

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“What’s that noise?” asked Gretel in a panic. “Sorry, ” said Hansel. “It’s my tummy. I was thinking of melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows.”

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