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101 Orthodox Saints by Alexandra Schmalzbach and Sarah Wright (2021, Picture.

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

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

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

What stands out about this activity book is the bright, engaging layout.

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

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

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

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.