Ella Enchanted (Trophy Newbery) – Paperback By Levine, Gail Carson – GOOD

This textbook is illustrated with real-world examples in color.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – Paperback By Grabenstein, Chris – GOOD

A nice touch is the stickers that mark your progress in this activity book.

Love Makes a Family – Board book By Beer, Sophie – GOOD

You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.

Fast Like a Girl A Woman’s Guide to Using the Healing Power USA STOCK

What stands out about this activity book is the way it builds confidence.

Legend – Hardcover By Lu, Marie – GOOD

This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.

Blueberries for Sal – Paperback By Pearson Early Learning Group – GOOD

You will find that this activity book works great for road trips or rainy days.

Bridge to Terabithia – Paperback By Paterson, Katherine – GOOD

This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.

Renegades – Paperback By Meyer, Marissa – GOOD

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

The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal) – VERY GOOD

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

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations – Hardcover – GOOD

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.