Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
My Evil Twin
Thomas McKean · 1998
72/100
👍 Worth It
A light, funny middle-grade novel that earns its keep with reluctant readers through a journal-entry format and an absurd but relatable premise. The message about authenticity over popularity is delivered without being preachy, and Missy is a better supporting character than the genre usually bothers to provide. Don't expect deep character work, but for an 8-to-12-year-old who thinks reading is boring, this one might stick.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety96
substance65
craft70
originality68
accuracy75
hype68
age-fit85
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict72
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