Simon is a very sensible young schoolboy, who has a friend who is a real witch. She is very silly, and a huge showoff.

Hansel and Gretel, a brother and sister, get lost in the woods and stumble upon a house made of sweets. They soon discover that the house belongs to an evil witch who plans to eat them. With their wits and bravery, they must outsmart the witch and find their way back home.