Talisman by Peter Straub and Stephen King (1984, Hardcover)

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

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

You will enjoy the illustrated puzzles scattered through the chapters.

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

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

This novel is the kind of story you want to read all night.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

What really grabs you are the illustrated character portraits inside.

This activity book includes tangram puzzles that challenge spatial reasoning.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

What stands out about this poetry book is the illustrated margins.

You will find that the illustrated character list prevents confusion.

A nice touch in this activity book is the space for drawing your own scenes.

You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.

This novel invites you to sit with its ideas for a while.

What stands out about this activity book is the humor sprinkled in the puzzles.

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

What stands out about this activity book is the mix of puzzles for all ages.

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