Where did the Brothers Grimm get the inspiration for their classic fairy tales? Maybe from their own encounters with the strange and magical…

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm never believed in magic—until their mother fell ill, and tales of a rare and powerful magic that can bring back the dead became their only hope. Desperate to save her, the brothers venture into the dark forest, where myths come to life and danger lurks behind every tree.

A water sprite speaks in riddles of love spells and lost souls. A witch lures children to a house covered in breads and cakes. An infuriating girl named Snow White is determined to find her missing sister, even though she may lie in an endless sleep in a tower. And a girl in a red riding hood warns them of a wolf—cursed, monstrous, and hunting for its next prey.

But the greatest mystery is their guide, Maid Maleen, a supposed witch with a hidden past and a passion for nettle leaves. Is she truly who she claims to be?

Jacob and Wilhelm must survive the forest’s dangers, outwit its tricksters and betrayals, and uncover the magic to save their mother or else be hunted down by the cursed wolf, swallowed by the fairy tales themselves, and lost forever.

Perfect for fans of fairy tales, historical fiction, adventure, fantasy, and folklore with a humorous twist. Encounter familiar characters from the Brothers Grimm's stories like Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Tom Thumb, and Little Red Riding Hood, as well as from lesser known Brothers Grimm tales like Maid Maleen, Brother Frolick, and Iron John. History buffs will also appreciate the history of Germany woven into the story.

How many of the Brothers Grimm's tales can you recognize?