This Side of Wild: Mutts, Mares, and Laughi- paperback, Gary Paulsen, 1481451510

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence as a narrative tool.

My Life in Dog Years – 9780440414711, Gary Paulsen, paperback

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

My Life in Dog Years – 9780440414711, Gary Paulsen, paperback

A nice touch in this activity book is the tear-out pages for easy sharing.

My Life in Dog Years – 9780440414711, Gary Paulsen, paperback

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.

Dogsong – paperback, 9781416939627, Gary Paulsen

A nice touch in this activity book is the bonus content accessible online.

Dogsong – paperback, 9781416939627, Gary Paulsen

What stands out about this edition is the illustrated chapter headings.

Dogsong – paperback, 9781416939627, Gary Paulsen

A nice touch in this activity book is the space for drawing your own scenes.

Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destru- 0375866116, paperback, Gary Paulsen

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destru- 0375866116, paperback, Gary Paulsen

This activity book has word searches that test your vocabulary in a fun way.

Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destru- 0375866116, paperback, Gary Paulsen

You will find that this activity book has a good balance of easy and hard puzzles.