Finders Keepers [Import] [Hardcover]

Emily Rodda (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590540734
• ISBN-13: 978-0590540735
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,582,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good fantasy novel for young readers., June 25, 1999

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This review is from: Finders Keepers (Hardcover)

Patrick has found himself on the other side of the Barrier. After testing a computer in a shop ,Patrick's life has changed .He is now playing Finders Keepers ! Patrick has to find other peoples treasure and then return it to them.If he is succsessful Boopie Cupid spins a prize wheel, what ever number it lands on Patrick gets that prize.I thought the book Finders keepers was interesting to read.

Alexandra Karacsay

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good one for sensitive kiddies, October 21, 2006

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Eileen King - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finders Keepers (Hardcover)

I read this book as a young child, and it scared the living daylights out of me. I had nightmares for weeks, but eventually I forgot that the book existed until years later when the name "Boopie Cupid" popped back into my head.

Looking back, I'd say the book had a cute premise and would probably be entertaining for older elementary school-age children, especially those who already know they like fantasy books.

3.0 out of 5 stars OK theme, ideas, execution, April 5, 2005

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Trevor Kettlewell "trevsbookreviews" (Nowra, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finders Keepers (Hardcover)

Given that this book was never written for grumpy old farts like myself it probably speaks in its favour that it didn't rock my world. I've just seen a few kids into her stuff, a few awards, and thought I might as well take a peek.

Nothing wrong with it - usable basic premise, appropriate humour, kid's world view. Perhaps the plaudits it's received from adults relate to the relatively subtle (compared to a lot of, "And what did we learn today, kids," style fiction) encouragement to be nice to your siblings, with the realistic presentation of unconscious nastiness that can go on. Well paced etc. Just not for Dad's Christmas stocking (unlike some other kids' books that crossover a bit more - or don't kids like the Jungle Book any more?). Does it, however, achieve its own aims?

Dunno, ask a juvenile.