Book Scavenger

Reviewed by: Patti Francis - Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 6, 2016

Review

Emily and her family are moving AGAIN! Emily has gotten tired of her family's constant moving and this current move would be a total disaster except for the fact that they are moving to San Francisco, the home of Emily's favorite game maker and "the Willy Wonka of book publishing," Garrison Griswold. Griswold is the brilliant creator of the online game, Book Scavenger. Book Scavenger is THE game of games for puzzle enthusiasts and bibliophiles like Emily. Players can hide books and look for books that others have hidden all over the country by solving clues posted to the Book Scavenger website. Unfortunately, Griswold has been attacked and is in a coma. Emily and her new friend James find a hidden book in the place where Griswold was attacked and Emily becomes convinced that it contains a clue to something valuable. But can Emily and James solve the puzzle before it is too late? An entertaining adventure with action, codes, puzzles and literary history. Reminiscent of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, this mystery adventure is a great addition to any children's junior fiction collection. Recommended to those who enjoy puzzles and mysteries. For grades 4th through 8th.

Includes Author’s Note

Book Scavenger is not just a fictional game in this book but an actual game in which anyone can participate. Go to www.bookscavenger.com to learn more about finding and hiding books in your area.

Overall Book Score: very good