FOUND by Davy Rothbart
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  4/27/04
    Publisher:  Fireside
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    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!
Found: The Best Lost, Tossed, and
Forgotten Items from Around the World
by Davy Rothbart