Children's ✦ Penny’s Take 📱 Kindle
Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories
Ann M. Martin · 2012
76/100
👍 Worth It
A gentle anthology of dog stories from a strong roster of children's authors, leveled from easy to more challenging so it grows with your reader. Warm, clean, and perfect for bedtime — the kind of book that gets kids hooked on chapter books without ever feeling heavy.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety92
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing78
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy80
Hype vs delivers75
Age-fit90
Human-eye read78
Penny’s verdict76
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