Wayside School Is Falling Down – 0380754843, Louis Sachar, paperback

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

Wayside School Is Falling Down – 9780380754847, paperback, Louis Sachar

What stands out about this activity book is the humor sprinkled in the puzzles.

Wayside School Is Falling Down – 0380754843, Louis Sachar, paperback

What stands out about this activity book is the spiral binding for flat pages.

Wayside School Is Falling Down – 9780380754847, paperback, Louis Sachar

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

Wayside School Is Falling Down – 9780380754847, paperback, Louis Sachar

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

Wayside School Is Falling Down – 9780380754847, paperback, Louis Sachar

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

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

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A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

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The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

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You will find that the illustrated diagrams explain things clearly.