Catcher with a Glass Arm (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) – VERY GOOD

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

A nice touch is the illustrated dedication page with tiny stars.

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.

You will appreciate the illustrated sidebars with extra trivia.

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

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

What stands out about this activity book is the quirky themes on each page.

A nice touch is the illustrated fold-out poster tucked in the back.

A nice touch is the introduction page that sets the theme of this activity book.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick paper that resists markers.

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of fluff—just solid fun.

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

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

This activity book includes a memory game that you can cut out.

A nice touch in this activity book is the envelope for storing finished pages.

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

This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.

You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.