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Book Scavenger (The Book Scavenger series, 1)
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Product Description A New York Times bestseller! For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles). Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold himself, and might contain the only copy of his mysterious new game. Racing against time, Emily and James rush from clue to clue, desperate to figure out the secret at the heart of Griswold's new game―before those who attacked Griswold come after them too. The paperback edition of Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman features a gorgeous, brightened cover and an interview with the author. This title has Common Core connections. “Full of heart and replete with challenging ciphers for readers to decode, Bertman’s debut is literary cousin to classic puzzlers like The Westing Game.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review“Fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library will appreciate the abundant literary allusions, and readers will hope for more adventures.” ―Shelf Awareness, starred reviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Year An Indie Next List PickA PW Best Book for SummerA Bank Street College Best Book of the YearAn Amazon.com Best Book of the MonthA Texas Lamplighter Award NomineeA Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NomineeA Georgia Children's Book Award Finalist Review An Amazon Best Book of the Year An Indie Next List PickAn NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language ArtsA Bank Street College Best Book of the YearA Scripps National Spelling Bee Great Words, Great Works List SelectionA PW Best Book for SummerAn Amazon.com Best Book of the MonthA Triple Crown Award WinnerA Texas Lamplighter Award NomineeA Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NomineeA Georgia Children's Book Award FinalistA Colorado Book Award FinalistA Maryland Black Eyed Susan Award NomineeA Utah Educational Library Media Association Master List SelectionA Missouri Mark Twain List SelectionA Nebraska Golden Sower Award FinalistA Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award NomineeA Utah Beehive Award NomineeAn Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Award NomineeAn Illinois Bluestem Award NomineeA Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Book Award NomineeA Rhode Island Middle School Book Award NomineeA Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NomineeA North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominee“Full of heart and replete with challenging ciphers for readers to decode, Bertman's debut is literary cousin to classic puzzlers like The Westing Game, and a story that values books and reading above other pursuits. Sure to be popular with voracious readers, it's also a valentine to anybody who knows that a 13-digit clue that begins with 978- is not a phone number.” ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review“In her first novel, Jennifer Chambliss Bertman introduces a smart, resourceful 12-year-old who makes her first true friend through a mutual passion for solving puzzles. . . Fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library will appreciate the abundant literary allusions, and readers will hope for more adventures, hinted at in the book's final lines.” ―Shelf Awareness, starred review“Emily's sleuthing weaves well with her journey to nurture friendships and set down everlasting roots. A debut that challenges the brain while warming the heart.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Sprinkled with ciphers, San Francisco landmarks, and literary allusions, Book Scavenger is a fun, light, implausible adventure. . . This will appeal to fans of Blue Balliett's art-world mysteries.” ―School Library Journal“Well paced and involving, the story will intrigue kids with an interest in m
