Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Discovery of DNA
Camilla De la Bédoyère · 2005
65/100
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This is a solid, well-organized school reference book that does exactly what it promises — it puts Watson and Crick's double helix discovery in historical context and explains why it matters — but reviewers note the writing is functional rather than engaging, and it won't pull in reluctant readers on its own. A reliable report resource, not a standout read.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance70
craft52
originality55
accuracy78
hype72
age-fit78
human-eye58
Penny’s verdict65
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