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Children's ✦ Penny’s Take

Porcupines

Curious Kids Press · 2014
58/100
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Same solid little format as the rest of the Curious Kids Press animal books — real porcupine photos, 15 quick facts, a comprehension quiz. Fine for a young reader's first taste of nonfiction, but there's not much meat on the bone.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety90
Substance / usefulness45
Craft & writing55
Originality35
Evidence & accuracy60
Hype vs delivers65
Age-fit80
Human-eye read50
Penny’s verdict58
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