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Found

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Margaret Peterson Haddix

Found

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

In Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Jonah Skidmore and his friend Chip Winston discover they are among 36 babies who mysteriously appeared on an uncrewed airplane. Receiving strange notes and realizing they're adopted, they uncover a time-travel conspiracy involving future agents. Together, they navigate the dangerous truth about their origins and the potential impact on their present lives.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

42,097 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Margaret Peterson Haddix's Found captivates with its suspenseful plot and intricate mystery, drawing readers into an intriguing premise involving time travel and adoption. Reviewers praise the book's fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, though some note the complexity may confuse younger audiences. Still, it remains engaging for tweens and early teens.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Found?

Fans of The Giver by Lois Lowry and A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle will enjoy Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers, it combines mystery, adventure, and speculative fiction in a riveting story about identity and destiny.

4.3

42,097 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Jonah Skidmore

An easygoing teen who is adopted and reluctantly gets involved in unraveling the mystery surrounding his origins and a mysterious plane.

A newly discovered adoptee whose curiosity and determination lead him to join Jonah in investigating the truth about their past.

Jonah’s adoptive sister, characterized by her loyalty, quick thinking, and willingness to support Jonah and Chip throughout their journey.

An informed adult who becomes a trusted ally to Jonah, Chip, and Katherine, offering valuable insight into the complex situation they face.

A time enforcement officer from the future, providing essential information to Jonah, Chip, and Katherine amidst the unfolding mystery.

A man from the future working to manipulate the time-travel scenario, acting as a catalyst for the story’s conflict.

A partner to Hodge from the future, driven by forceful methods in pursuit of their shared objective.

An FBI operative tasked with maintaining the secrecy of the mysterious plane, presenting a questionable ally or adversary to the group.

A protective and supportive parent to Jonah and Katherine, striving to manage the challenges of adoption and family safety.

A caring and protective figure in Jonah’s life, taking active steps to understand and confront the mysteries surrounding Jonah’s adoption.

An unseen character who kept Chip’s adoption a secret, inadvertently prompting Chip’s quest for self-discovery.

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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