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Children's ✦ Penny’s Take

The Honesty Tree

Monty Lord Β· 2023
66/100
πŸ‘Ž Skip It

The enchanted-forest animal cast and the honesty-and-kindness theme are warm and appealing for the picture book age range, and the author's backstory as the UK's youngest bestselling author at seven is a genuine hook for young readers and educators. But without any major trade reviews to confirm the execution, and with a premise that doesn't distinguish itself from many other honesty-themed picture books, confidence in the craft is limited. Worth a look if the author's story resonates, but not a first recommendation based on the available evidence.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety99
substance64
craft60
originality58
accuracy72
hype68
age-fit85
human-eye62
Penny’s verdict66
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