From School Library Journal
With two national best sellers (
Found and
Found II), a magazine of the same name and accompanying web site, and a road show across America already in place, Rothbart adds this collection of 67 pieces submitted by writers, musicians, and friends. Rothbart invited contributors—including such well-known figures as comedian Andy Samberg, musician Andrew Bird, and writers Tom Robbins, Susan Orlean, Dave Eggers, and Paulo Coelho—to share their finds or to include a short piece of fiction based on a find. Bich Minh Nguyen (
Stealing Buddha's Dinner) found a photograph of her mother, whom she'd never met; Samberg found a ten-dollar bill with an obscenity written on it; Orlean found the idea for a book about orchids. Various selections are fascinating, disturbing, funny, poetic, graphic, personal, illuminating, and combinations of these. Clearly, Rothbart's idea has found a following, and his book is a keeper.—Anthony Pucci, Notre Dame H.S., Elmira, NY
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Review
"
Found is a quirky lens into the flotsam and jetsam of humanity." --
Chicago Tribune"
Found is as unexpected as a tumbleweed." --
The New Yorker"I love
Found! The tales in this book prove that life is full of surprises; when you keep your eyes on the ground, you never know what you're gonna find!" -- Drew Barrymore
"
Found is a trash picker's and anthropologist's dream come true!" --
Los Angeles Times"
Found is a powerful fix for thinking voyeurs!" --
The Boston Globe"Pick up a copy of
Found and be instantly utterly fascinated." --
The Guardian (UK)
