Homegoing – Hardcover By Frederik Pohl – GOOD

You will find that the illustrated pronunciation guide is useful.

Lucy by the Sea by Strout, Elizabeth

You will find that this novel balances dark themes with gentle humor.

Olive, Again by Strout, Elizabeth

A nice touch in this activity book is the peel-and-stick reward badges.

Amy and Isabelle: A novel – Paperback By Strout, Elizabeth – ACCEPTABLE

This nature guide is illustrated with paintings of each species.

Abide with Me: A Novel – Paperback By Strout, Elizabeth – ACCEPTABLE

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

Anything Is Possible: A Novel – Hardcover By Strout, Elizabeth – GOOD

A nice touch is how this novel uses letters to tell part of the story.

Anything Is Possible: A Novel – Hardcover By Strout, Elizabeth – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated dedication page with tiny stars.

The Best American Short Stories 2013 – Paperback By Strout, Elizabeth – GOOD

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

Olive Kitteridge: Fiction – Hardcover By Strout, Elizabeth – GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.

The Burgess Boys: A Novel – Hardcover By Strout, Elizabeth – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the thick paper that resists markers.