Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Book of Saints and Heroes
Lang · 2011
80/100
👍 Worth It
Andrew Lang's collection of saint legends is one of the richer entries in the Victorian storytelling tradition, blending hagiography, folklore, and genuine adventure in a way that holds up better than many period equivalents. H. J. Ford's illustrations are a genuine asset, and the range of stories — from St. George to the whale-riding saint — keeps the collection from feeling repetitive. Victorian prose demands some patience, but families who read aloud together will find this a lasting shelf companion.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance80
craft79
originality74
accuracy65
hype72
age-fit78
human-eye82
Penny’s verdict80
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