I, Juan De Pareja Elizabeth Borton De Treviño Square Fish Yellow PB 2008

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

Toys! Amazing Stories by Don Wulffson Illustrated Laurie Keller Square Fish PB

You will find that the illustrated character list prevents confusion.

Square Fish Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt Paperback Classics Fantasy Magic

You will find that this novel wraps you in its world completely.

Jack Gantos Swallowed the Key Joey Pigza Paperback 2000 Square Fish Ages 9-12

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

Abby Carnelia’s Magical Power Paperback David Pogue Square Fish Ages 9-12 Fanta…

What stands out about this novel is its atmospheric, almost ghostly tone.

Abby Carnelia’s Magical Power Paperback David Pogue Square Fish Ages 9-12 Fanta…

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt (2011 Square Fish NYC)

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt (2011 Square Fish NYC)

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

7 x 9 = Trouble! by Claudia Mills PB Book Square Fish 2002

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

7 x 9 = Trouble! by Claudia Mills PB Book Square Fish 2002

I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.