Reviews

Found by Joseph Bruchac

afro8921's review against another edition

4.0

Found is a fast paced book that keeps readers on their toes. I really enjoyed learning about native American culture and about surviving in the woods. This is an ideal title for tweens who like adventure and shorter stories.

tmcphetridge4's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I read this book at the behest of my co-worker. I asked her to grab a book from our "New" shelf that she didn't think that I would pick up myself. This is what she handed to me. I think this is a good bridge book, one that bridges the gap between Junior and YA readers. Where the content is a little more complex but reading it is easier. I'm glad to see more indigenous authors, and I hadn't read any Joseph Bruchac before, but I could see myself reading another of his books in the future. 

afro75's review against another edition

4.0

Found is a fast paced book that keeps readers on their toes. I really enjoyed learning about native American culture and about surviving in the woods. This is an ideal title for tweens who like adventure and shorter stories.

thatlibrarynerd's review against another edition

This is what a hi-lo should be--an exciting book with an adventure narrative. I'm choosing not to rate it because I personally didn't enjoy it, not being its target audience and having read it for work. But it executes is premise well and provides a lot of survival/action excitement.

What most sets this one aside is the representation. The way Bruchac discusses different First Nations validates a lot of readers who don't often see themselves represented, and can give readers who don't think beyond "Native American" a beginning vocabulary to discuss diversity within that category.

vegjeri's review

adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is a fast-paced, adventurous story of survival. Perfect for someone looking for a quick read. It should be made into a movie!