Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends – GOOD

You will find that the illustrated timeline helps track events.

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a V – VERY GOOD

This activity book features mazes that get trickier as you go along.

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a V – VERY GOOD

The illustrated science experiments are easy to follow at home.

Holes by Louis Sachar

A nice touch is the progress chart included in this activity book.

1984 : 75th Anniversary by George. Orwell (1950, Mass Market)

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

Matilda – Paperback By Dahl, Roald – VERY GOOD

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

Amsterdam: A Novel – Paperback By Ian McEwan – GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected moments of joy.

This Is How You Lose the Time War – Paperback By El-Mohtar, Amal – VERY GOOD

Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.

The Diamond of Darkhold (Ember, Book 4) – Paperback By DuPrau, Jeanne – GOOD

The book is illustrated with linocut prints that have texture.

The Children of Men – Paperback By James, P. D. – GOOD

You will find that this activity book is easy to carry in a backpack.