When their beloved father must leave home for the city, Hansel and Gretel's scheming stepmother leads them into the magic forest, knowing that they will get lost and never return. But the resourceful children find help in the form of the Sandman, who unwittingly leads them on an unforgettable adventure. They encounter action, peril, and a host of magical characters, including a wood fairy, a forest troll, the Boogeyman, a street-wise raven and a wicked witch who really likes kids--as her main course!