Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Sushi Kitty
Maria Ashworth · 2018
70/100
👍 Worth It
A 17th-century Japanese sushi chef who happens to be a young woman defying tradition is a genuinely fresh premise for middle-grade historical fiction, and the award nominations — Joan Lowery Nixon finalist, American Book Fest Pre-Teen finalist — suggest the manuscript earned its recognition. Small-press distribution limits visibility, but for readers who find the subject matter, this looks like a solid, culturally respectful adventure with a protagonist worth rooting for.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance72
craft70
originality80
accuracy68
hype65
age-fit85
human-eye68
Penny’s verdict70
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