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336
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2008
YA
8-12 years
750L
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
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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.
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.
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Chip Winston
A newly discovered adoptee whose curiosity and determination lead him to join Jonah in investigating the truth about their past.
Katherine Skidmore
Jonah’s adoptive sister, characterized by her loyalty, quick thinking, and willingness to support Jonah and Chip throughout their journey.
Angela Dupre
An informed adult who becomes a trusted ally to Jonah, Chip, and Katherine, offering valuable insight into the complex situation they face.
JB
A time enforcement officer from the future, providing essential information to Jonah, Chip, and Katherine amidst the unfolding mystery.
Grant Hodge
A man from the future working to manipulate the time-travel scenario, acting as a catalyst for the story’s conflict.
Gary Payne
A partner to Hodge from the future, driven by forceful methods in pursuit of their shared objective.
James Reardon
An FBI operative tasked with maintaining the secrecy of the mysterious plane, presenting a questionable ally or adversary to the group.
Jonah’s Mother
A protective and supportive parent to Jonah and Katherine, striving to manage the challenges of adoption and family safety.
Jonah’s Father
A caring and protective figure in Jonah’s life, taking active steps to understand and confront the mysteries surrounding Jonah’s adoption.
Chip’s Father
An unseen character who kept Chip’s adoption a secret, inadvertently prompting Chip’s quest for self-discovery.
336
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2008
YA
8-12 years
750L
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