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Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive!
Ammi-Joan Paquette & Laurie Ann Thompson · 2017
88/100
👍 Worth It
This one's a smart trick — kids think they're playing a guessing game, but they're actually learning how to fact-check and think critically about wild claims. Starred reviews back up what I'd expect from the format: genuinely entertaining and a strong classroom pick.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness85
Craft & writing85
Originality88
Evidence & accuracy85
Hype vs delivers75
Age-fit88
Human-eye read85
Penny’s verdict88
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