Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Right Hook of Devin Velma
Jake Burt · 2018
81/100
👍 Worth It
Jake Burt threads a genuinely tricky needle here: the story is funny and fast-paced but also emotionally honest about what happens when a viral moment creates a wedge between best friends. Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus all landed in the same place, and the praise is deserved. A strong middle-grade read for kids who like their laughs with some weight behind them.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety97
substance80
craft82
originality76
accuracy85
hype78
age-fit87
human-eye82
Penny’s verdict81
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