Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway (Girls of Many Lands) by Kirkpatrick Hill (VG, PB)

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

A nice touch is the way this novel blends humor with heartbreak.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

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

A nice touch is how this novel uses letters to tell part of the story.

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

What stands out about this activity book is the bright, engaging layout.

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

You will find that this activity book has a satisfying number of pages.

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

What stands out about this novel is its unusual narrative structure.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it leaves some questions open.

This activity book includes connect-the-dots that reveal surprise pictures.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

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

This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.