Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Jack Breaks the Beanstalks
Sue Nicholson · 2019
64/100
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A tidy, well-intentioned picture book that teaches honesty through a fairy-tale scenario kids will recognize — nothing wrong here, but nothing that stands out either. The fairy tale retelling angle is well-worn territory, and without significant critical coverage or a distinctive narrative hook, this is the kind of values-education book that serves its purpose in a classroom or Sunday school kit but won't become a family favorite.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety96
substance54
craft60
originality48
accuracy78
hype58
age-fit76
human-eye56
Penny’s verdict64
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