Smile – Paperback By Telgemeier, Raina – VERY GOOD

This novel is a journey that feels both epic and intimate.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal – VERY GOOD

With this activity book, you can explore patterns and symmetry in art.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal – VERY GOOD

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

How the Leopard Got His Claws – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – GOOD

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

Arrow of God – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – ACCEPTABLE

You will love the way the text is illustrated with period-style drawings.

Things Fall Apart (Penguin Red Classics) – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – GOOD

You will find that this novel has a voice that is truly unique.

Chike and the River – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – GOOD

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

Anthills of the Savannah – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it ends without finality.

Arrow of God – Paperback By Achebe, Chinua – GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

Things Fall Apart (Everyman’s Library) – Hardcover By Chinua Achebe – GOOD

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.