Hatchet – paperback, 9781416936466, Gary Paulsen

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

Hatchet – paperback, 9781416936466, Gary Paulsen

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

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

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

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

You will find that this activity book is a great gift for curious minds.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

A nice touch is the illustrated spine that looks good on a shelf.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

This activity book has hidden picture puzzles that take time to solve.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

A nice touch is how this novel uses nature to reflect inner turmoil.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

What stands out about this activity book is the thick cardboard cover.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

This activity book is packed with challenges that get your brain working.

Nightjohn; Sarny – 0440219361, paperback, Gary Paulsen

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.