Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Grethel are left deep in the forest. The brother and sister try to find their way home, growing hungrier and more tired with every step. Then they discover a house they can eat! What looks...
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The Wild Swans
Elisa's eleven brothers have been turned into wild swans by a cruel queen. Determined to find them, she leaves home and begins a difficult journey. Helping them will demand more than courage: she must...