Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Friendship Wish
Debbie Dadey · 2023
72/100
👍 Worth It
A sweet, gentle entry point for early readers who love mermaids and want a story sized just right for them. The friendship theme is simple but handled warmly, and the underwater setting keeps things fun. Thin on plot, but that is by design for a QUIX-style early chapter book.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance58
craft68
originality55
accuracy80
hype70
age-fit90
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict72
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