My Side of the Mountain Jean George Paperback Scholastic 1969

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

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

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

What stands out is how every animal fact is illustrated with a drawing.

You will appreciate the illustrated sidebars with extra trivia.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

This novel has a plot that twists in ways you won’t expect.

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it ends without finality.

This activity book includes a word scramble that gets progressively harder.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.

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

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

You will find that this activity book has a good balance of easy and hard puzzles.

What stands out is the illustrated case cover under the dust jacket.

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

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

This version is illustrated in a style that feels both classic and fresh.

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

A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.