Ensel and Krete

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Ensel and Krete is the actual third novel of the Zamonia series written and illustrated by German author Walter Moers. This novel has not been published in English. It was released in Germany around June 2000.

[edit] Background

Ensel and Krete is subtitled 'A Fairy Tale from Zamonia'. It is a play-off of the Grimm's Fairy Tales 'Hansel and Gretel'. The book is written by Optimus Yarnspinner, or Hildegunst of myth Metz. Its main characters are Ensel and Krete, two Fhernhachenkinders - half dwarves, which are traveling in a large forest in which much danger hides. They meet up in the forest, and band together to find their way out. Their most dangerous foe in the forest is a Forest Spider Witch. The story follows them through their epic journey and exciting battles, and is another of Moers wacky creations.