What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.
The Civil War in Art By Doranne Jacobson
With this activity book, you’ll find plenty of puzzles to keep you busy for hours.
This novel feels like a memory you never had but miss anyway.
You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.
What stands out is the illustrated case cover under the dust jacket.
A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.
A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.
This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.
The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.
A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.
You will notice the illustrated running heads change with topics.
The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.
You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.
This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.
A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.
What stands out about this novel is its atmospheric, almost ghostly tone.
You will find that this activity book is perfect for group play at parties.
The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.
I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.
You will find that this activity book encourages solo play or teamwork.