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The Midnight Feast: An NPR Best Book of the Year

With this activity book, you can learn about animals while solving puzzles.

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

You will find that the illustrated diagrams explain things clearly.

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

You will find that the illustrated appendix adds extra depth.

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

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.

You will find that the illustrated maps show trade routes clearly.

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.