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Life – 1481451626, hardcover, Cynthia Rylant

I love how the book is illustrated with detailed and vibrant artwork.

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

This activity book includes spot-the-difference games that sharpen your focus.

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.

This novel unfolds like a flower, slowly revealing its beauty.

What stands out about this novel is how real the characters feel.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of fluff—just solid fun.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.