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Children's ✦ Penny’s Take

Marley Goes to School

John Grogan Β· 2009
70/100
πŸ‘ Worth It

Marley charging into the cafeteria and liberating the science room's mice is exactly the kind of silliness that makes little kids demand a second read-aloud. The plot is essentially one long comic set piece, so don't expect emotional depth, but Richard Cowdrey's lively illustrations carry the energy beautifully. A fun, low-stakes choice for Marley fans heading into their first school year.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety98
Substance / usefulness55
Craft & writing70
Originality60
Evidence & accuracy80
Hype vs delivers72
Age-fit92
πŸ‘ Human-eye gut-check72
Penny’s verdict70
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