The Shadow Mask (Sound Bender #2): Volume 2 by Oliver, Lin; Baker, Theo

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

This novel is built around a central mystery that keeps you hooked.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.

A nice touch is the fold-out poster inside this activity book to color.

This novel pulls you into its world from the very first page you open.

You will find that this activity book encourages patience and attention to detail.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

A nice touch is the progress chart included in this activity book.

You will find that the illustrated diagrams explain things clearly.

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.

This novel is a journey that feels both epic and intimate.

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

What stands out about this activity book is the variety of difficulty levels.

This activity book has a maze on almost every page, each with a twist.

A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.

The entire book is illustrated in a watercolor style that feels soft.

You will find that this novel changes slightly each time you read it.

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