Get Saucy by Grace Parisi, Trade Paperback, 2005, Harvard Common Press

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

What stands out about this activity book is the colorful illustrations throughout.

This activity book has a section where you decode ancient symbols.

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.

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

This novel unfolds like a flower, slowly revealing its beauty.

A nice touch is the way this novel blends humor with heartbreak.

The book is illustrated with collage art made from old photographs.

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

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

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

This novel weaves together multiple voices without ever feeling messy.

This activity book has word searches that test your vocabulary in a fun way.

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of fluff—just solid fun.

This edition is illustrated with new artwork from a contemporary artist.

This novel is a meditation on love and loss and everything in between.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.