Handsel and Gristle | STORY

In a whimsical tale, a poor wood nutter and his partner Woof plan to abandon their children, Handsel and Gristle, in the forest due to poverty. The children overhear the plan and use clever tactics to find their way back home. On a second attempt, they discover a house made of sweets, inhabited by a wicked witch. The witch captures Handsel, but Gristle outsmarts her, leading to their escape. They return home with treasures, and after Woof's death, they live happily with their father.

What was the true nature of the little old lady they met?

How did Gristle manage to defeat the wicked itch?

What was the fate of the wood nutter, Woof, and the children at the end of the story?