Kristine Knowlton

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.

A nice touch is the bookmark ribbon attached to this activity book.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

This activity book includes a page where you design your own board game.

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

You will find that this activity book encourages solo play or teamwork.

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.