Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Danny Chung Sums It Up
Maisie Chan · 2021
84/100
👍 Worth It
Danny Chung earned a spot on the New York Times and New York Public Library's best illustrated lists for 2021, and it's easy to see why — Maisie Chan balances humor and genuine emotional insight about the British-Chinese experience in a way that feels fresh rather than formulaic. The intergenerational relationship between Danny and his Nai Nai is the real heart of the book, and it lands. A wonderful middle-grade pick for any family, especially ones navigating questions of identity and belonging.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety92
substance82
craft84
originality84
accuracy86
hype76
age-fit92
human-eye86
Penny’s verdict84
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