Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Rooster's Voice
Adriana Pernetz · 2019
72/100
👍 Worth It
Pernetz tackles grief with a light, careful hand — the death happens off-page, the sadness is validated, and the ending points toward memory rather than erasure, which is exactly right for this age. The Independent Press Award recognition adds credibility for an indie title. Distribution is limited, so it takes some effort to find, but families navigating loss with a young child will find it genuinely useful.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety94
substance72
craft70
originality68
accuracy80
hype68
age-fit85
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict72
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