Ancient Creek (PB, 2012, 125 pages) by Gurney Norman

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

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

Even the margins are illustrated with small decorative motifs.

A nice touch is the illustrated ribbon marker that matches the art.

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

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

A nice touch is the certificate of completion at the end of this activity book.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

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

This activity book has a detective theme where you solve mini mysteries.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

You will find that this activity book has a calming effect with its coloring pages.

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

What stands out about this activity book is how it combines art and logic.

A nice touch is how this novel uses nature to reflect inner turmoil.

What really grabs you are the illustrated character portraits inside.

What stands out is how the illustrated panels tell a second story.

The heart of this novel lies in its honest, unpolished dialogue.

Even the margins are illustrated with small decorative motifs.

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