Kristine Knowlton

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

A nice touch is the illustrated shadow box design on the front.

A nice touch is the elastic band to keep this activity book closed.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

You will appreciate the illustrated sidebars with extra trivia.

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

What stands out about this novel is its atmospheric, almost ghostly tone.

This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.

What makes this special is that it’s illustrated by the author herself.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.