Hugo the Hero

Silver Tales

by Amy Drorbaugh, Shana Keegan (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Childrens

70 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, easy read with an important message about not giving up when things are hard. Good balance of lovely illustrations and text. Positive, encouraging family whose words of wisdom finally sink in when Hugo needs it. I think Hugo's dog Little Bit deserves a fair amount of the hero credit too. I like that both Little Bit and the sheep were counting on Hugo to stick to the task. I also like that Hugo's problem wasn't instantly solved, he had to go through disappointment and increased effort to solve the problem and use multiple ideas to ultimately succeed.