Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The True Tale of a Giantess
Anne Renaud · 2018
84/100
👍 Worth It
Anne Renaud gives Anna Swan a first-person voice full of humor and quiet dignity, and Marie Lafrance's folk-art illustrations make every page feel rooted in the 19th-century world Anna actually lived in. The author's note with historical photographs anchors a playful rhyming story in real biography, which is a rare combination for this age group. A deserving award-winner and a strong read-aloud for classrooms and laps alike.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance82
craft85
originality84
accuracy88
hype80
age-fit92
human-eye86
Penny’s verdict84
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