Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Classic Grimm's Fairy Tales
Louise Betts · 1989
63/100
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Ten beloved Grimm tales in a handsome illustrated keepsake sounds like a sure thing, but critics found Louise Betts Egan's retellings flat and imaginatively thin — the very simplification meant to make them accessible drains them of their power. The illustrations hold up, and it works fine as a gift-shelf object. Families who want Grimm done right will find richer versions elsewhere.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety85
substance55
craft48
originality45
accuracy70
hype65
age-fit78
human-eye60
Penny’s verdict63
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