One day, Hansel and Gretel went to town to buy seeds to plant.
On their way back, Gretel saw a toy store.
Hansel, look at those beautiful toys.
They are so pretty!
Let's go inside and take a closer look!
So they entered the toy store.
It's a Pinocchio!
And this must be Cinderella.
I would love to play with these nutcracker soldiers.
It looks empty inside.
Is there no one in the shop?
There's a room in the back.
The owner could be there.
When they entered the room, they met the old storekeeper.
Hello children,
can you get me a glass of water?
Are you okay, sir?
I'm a little cold.
You look very sick.
Is there no one looking after you?
No, there's no one.
I'm too old, and I don't have much time.
Let's find you a doctor right away!
A doctor cannot do anything for me.
But I will do something for you.
For us?
You are good children,
so I'll gift you a fairy tale book.
A fairy tale book?
We love it!
But you have to use it very carefully.
Using the book?
I thought we were going to read it?
The old toymaker explained that this wasn't a typical fairy tale like the others.
Instead, it was a magic book.
Wow!
You mean a magic fairy tale book!?
This book draws the reader into a fairy tale world and makes him the hero of that adventure.
So this book is a gateway to the world of fairy tales. Correct?
That's right.
To get back, you must find the magic word hidden in the book and read it aloud.
If you don't read the magic word before the sun goes down, you won't be able to come back from that fairy tale.
To be honest.....
I don't want to be stuck in a fairy tale forever.
The toymaker also gave Hansel and Gretel a small crystal ball.
Use this crystal ball if you get into trouble.
It's magic.
It'll work for you.
Thus, Hansel and Gretel took the book and left the old toymaker's store.
WOW!
How about that?
Being the hero in a fairy tale.
What if we can't find the magic word and read it before sundown?
There is only one way to find out!
What if the toymaker just played a prank on us?
Let's open the book and take a look, Gretel.
Blackbeard, the pirate.
When Hansel and Gretel read the name of the fairy tale,
they were suddenly transported elsewhere.
Wow...
Where are we?!
The land of pirates.
It must be that one-eyed Blackbeard!
I guess.
Let's be careful.
Just then, they heard a voice.
Get me out of here!
Let me go!
Help!
Did you hear that?
Yes, someone is asking for help.
The sound is coming from the ship!
Let's go see!
What about the pirates?
They can catch us.
But someone needs help!
Thus, they managed to get on the ship without being seen by the pirates.
Help!
Can you hear me?
The sound is coming from downstairs!
A Pirate!
Hide quickly!
Hey! Where are you?
You just asked for help?
Look at that chest.
I wonder what's in it.
Gold!
So much gold!
That chest is Blackbeard's treasure!
Hey! Who are you?
Where are you?
I'm here!
So it was you who asked for help?
My name is Jack!
Blackbeard will sell me to bird collectors!
I don't want to live in a cage forever!
Please save me!
Save me!
Sure we can help.
But where did Blackbeard find you?
Jack said that pirates had captured him on a tropical island, where he lived.
I want to be free and go back home.
We'll save you, don't worry.
It's locked!
Where's the key?
Unfortunately, Blackbeard has the key.
Okay, we'll have to take you with the cage then.
How are we going to do this?
The pirates will see us.
I have a plan!
You look like a real pirate!
Let's go.
Be careful, Gretel!
So Hansel and Gretel managed to get off the ship without the pirates noticing.
However, at that moment…
Oh nooo!
Oops!
They saw us! RUN!
Run! That way!
No, they will find us.
Shhh!
Be quiet, Gretel.
They couldn't find us, but they took Jack.
What are we going to do?
We won't give up!
We promised we'd save him.
But how do we get back on the ship?
What if the pirates are still looking for us?
I don't know.
We have to find a way.
Remember, we'll be trapped here if we don't read the magic word before sundown.
We still have time.
I think this might work for us now.
Let's see if our friends can get back on the ship and save Jack the Parrot from Blackbeard.
Children, you can find out when you watch the next story,
" THE FOREST WITCH "