Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
How Kids Make Friends
Lonnie Michelle · 1995
55/100
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A practical little guide aimed at shy kids, styled as a kids' version of Dale Carnegie's classic. It's got useful tips and dual appeal for parents, but it's a dated 1995 backlist title with nothing from independent reviewers to back up how well it actually works.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness55
Craft & writing50
Originality48
Evidence & accuracy55
Hype vs delivers52
Age-fit65
Human-eye read50
Penny’s verdict55
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