Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Sisters
Judith Caseley · 2004
78/100
👍 Worth It
Caseley's dual-perspective structure is the real strength here — letting both the established child and the newly adopted Kika tell their own stories makes the bond feel earned rather than assumed. It handles adoption and cultural difference with genuine sensitivity, and School Library Journal's endorsement is well-placed. The resolution moves a touch quickly, but for its age group that is a minor quibble.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety96
substance72
craft76
originality70
accuracy78
hype74
age-fit88
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict78
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