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Hugo the Hero

By Amy Drorbaugh
$8.99
Level 2
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All his life Hugo has dreamed of being a hero, a mighty knight in shining armor. There is just one problem: Hugo never finishes anything! When a powerful thunderstorm threatens the village, will Hugo be able to step up, stick to the task, and save the day? Come along with Hugo as he discovers that doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, is what makes a true hero.

Atlas and His Amazing Adventure, Glenn and His Goat, Gwennie and the Great Green Forest, Hugo the Hero, Peter the Persnickety, and Princess Penny Saves the Day are part of The Good and the Beautiful Silver Tales Series. These hardcover Level 2 books with whimsical illustrations and uplifting messages are all original publications and can be read in any order.

(Reviewed by Jenny Phillips)

Series Yes
Genre Fiction
The Good and the Beautiful Library Yes
  • In The Good and the Beautiful Library
  • 4 Entertainment Value
  • 4 Moral Value
  • 2 Educational Value
  • 4 Literary Value
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