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Reviewed by Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius" for TeensReadToo.com
I don't read non-fiction all that often, but I was intrigued by FOUND when it was nominated as a 2007 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults. And I'm very glad I picked up a copy!
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FOUND is, quite simply, a book filled with notes, letters, lists, pictures, and other miscellaneous items that have been found--either in the trash, on a sidewalk, stuck on a windshield, or just about anywhere else--that people have sent to the editors of FOUND Magazine for inclusion.
There is no real index to allow you to search for specific found items, but you can search by state. It doesn't really matter, though, because once you get started, you'll want to read the entire book. There are found items ranging from the funny, to the heartbreaking, to the downright insane ramblings of someone who obviously needs medication.
Some of my personal favorites include:
THIS PHASE OF YOURS found in Hoffman Estates, IL
FIND GOD, START DRINKING found in Lincoln, NE
MY OWN PRIVATE LIBRARY found in Casper, WY
AARON'S ALGEBRA TEST found in Portland, ME
This is definitely an informative and funny read. I'm looking forward to the release of FOUND II on May 2nd, which should be very educational, indeed! -
Anonymous
Posted August 25, 2006
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I don't read non-fiction all that often, but I was intrigued by FOUND when it was nominated as a 2007 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults. And I'm very glad I picked up a copy! FOUND is, quite simply, a book filled with notes, letters, lists, pictures, and other miscellaneous items that have been found--either in the trash, on a sidewalk, stuck on a windshield, or just about anywhere else--that people have sent to the editors of FOUND Magazine for inclusion. There is no real index to allow you to search for specific found items, but you can search by state. It doesn't really matter, though, because once you get started, you'll want to read the entire book. There are found items ranging from the funny, to the heartbreaking, to the downright insane ramblings of someone who obviously needs medication. Some of my personal favorites include: THIS PHASE OF YOURS found in Hoffman Estates, IL FIND GOD, START DRINKING found in Lincoln, NE MY OWN PRIVATE LIBRARY found in Casper, WY AARON'S ALGEBRA TEST found in Portland, ME This is definitely an informative and funny read. I'm looking forward to the release of FOUND II on May 2nd, which should be very educational, indeed!
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Anonymous
Posted May 24, 2005
excellent!
i absolutely loved the idea of this book & also loved the book. i loved reading the pieces from notes and old photos. i feel like it gives you a glimpse of other people's history.
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Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2004
this was soo much fun to read
this was one of the most random and hilarious books that i have read in my whole life. i live near ann arbor, were the author is from, and it inspired me to pick up random things from off the street and read them, and maybe send them in to the magazine, which he also publishes.
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