SO CLOSE TO HEAVEN : VANISHING BUDDHIST KINGDOMS Barbara Crossette 1995 hcdj 1st

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

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

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence as a narrative tool.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

What stands out about this edition is the illustrated chapter headings.

This novel is the perfect companion for a rainy afternoon.

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

This novel is a testament to the power of a well-told tale.

This novel is a love letter to the art of storytelling itself.

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

You will find that the illustrated quotes are perfect for framing.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to tie up every loose end.

A nice touch is the illustrated page numbers shaped like leaves.

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

This novel explores grief in a way that feels deeply personal.

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

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

A nice touch is how every chapter includes a full-page illustrated scene.