The Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses is one of the most unique books I've read in some time. Filled with quirky, yet relatable characters, wholly "unanticipated occurrences", and a clever plot line, this book would appeal to most young readers. The combination of novel and "graphic novel" draws a wide audience, and once drawn in, Kate DiCamillo fills the readers' ears and minds with colorful vocabulary and language. This book was fun to read on my own, but even more fun to do as a read-aloud with my third grade students! I highly enjoyed it!