Kristine Knowlton

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

This activity book includes a word scramble that gets progressively harder.

A nice touch is the answer key at the back of this activity book.

This activity book has a treasure hunt activity that spans several pages.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

You will find that this activity book has mazes, crosswords, and coloring pages.

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

The book is illustrated in a minimalist style that feels modern.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.