The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

Reading this novel feels like having a long conversation with an old friend.

You will find that this activity book works great for road trips or rainy days.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

A nice touch is the illustrated bookmark included with the book.

A nice touch is the illustrated spine that looks good on a shelf.

A nice touch is the illustrated dedication page with tiny stars.

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

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

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

What stands out about this novel is how real the characters feel.

The book is illustrated with linocut prints that have texture.

What stands out about this activity book is how it mixes learning with fun.

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected moments of joy.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

You will enjoy the illustrated annotations from previous readers.

You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.

With this activity book, you can unwind while doing something productive.

The illustrated edition makes complex ideas much easier to understand.

You will find that this novel makes you care deeply about its people.

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