Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Journey to the West
Wu Cheng'en · 2011
74/100
👍 Worth It
One of the cornerstones of world literature — Sun Wukong's journey has captivated readers for 400 years, and a good children's adaptation earns its place on any shelf. The Buddhist and Taoist cosmology at the heart of the story is rich rather than preachy, though families of different faith backgrounds may want to read alongside and talk through it. The caveat is that the specific 2011 edition's editorial quality couldn't be independently confirmed, which holds the score back.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety72
substance80
craft70
originality92
accuracy70
hype75
age-fit75
human-eye78
Penny’s verdict74
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