Iron Hans

If you come upon a story that you’ve read before, you might ignore it. “I know this story,” you say. “Another book can’t tell me anything new about it. My life’s too short to keep re-reading old books.” But perhaps the new book has gilded edges, marbled paper, sumptuous illustrations or is re-told b......more

The illustrations are very much in the uncanny valley, BUT this is a solid retelling of a story that provides a much needed perspective counterpart; after all, boys sometimes need fairy godmothers and pretty clothes, too.......more

A good book for a child who reads at a high level but doesn't want to read chapter books. Recommended in The Enchanted Hour.......more

Iron Hans is a Grimm’s Fairy tale that would be best suited for students in the second and third grade. Iron Hans could be used as a lesson on comparison between Iron Hans and a more famous Grimm story. Iron Hans could also be used to teach a lesson on respecting the environment. In the story it tal......more

I enjoyed reading this book because it's one of the Grimm's fairy tales that isn't really common. (Or at least I've never heard of it. The illustrations are really well done. The story is also really interesting. Iron Hans is a giant man who is cursed and must watch over a magical stream who's water......more