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Found Sound

Contributor(s): Wolitzer, Meg (Author), Panek, Charlie (Author)

ISBN: 9781101994627

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

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Pub Date: April 21, 2026

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2025040351

Lexile Code: 0640

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Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 1.00" H x 8.40" L x 5.50" W ( 0.65 lbs) 224 pages

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "When Felix Frank discovers a mysterious musical box while on vacation he joins forces with the eccentric girl next door, Marigold, to follow a string of clues on a sound-related scavenger hunt through town"-- Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes: ★ "Wolitzer and Panek construct a genuinely original premise, weaving acoustic phenomena into both plot mechanics and emotional architecture . . . A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters." --Kirkus, starred review

★ "Mother-son duo Wolitzer and Panek team up to illustrate how found music (the unexpected ordinary noise that makes up the humdrum of daily life) can empower individuals and boost creativity . . . A scavenger hunt adventure that is loving and tenderhearted." --School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Flowing as seamlessly as a favorite song and leaving readers listening to the world around them differently, this is a written book for an audio age--exciting and innovative, yet still a realistic and heartfelt tale. Recommend this sensory story to fans of Rebecca Stead and scavenger hunt stories with a twist." --Booklist, starred review

"Both an affectionate ode to the textures of everyday sound and a sensorial adventure, this freewheeling novel seamlessly integrates lessons in recording, remixing, and engineering, lending the mystery an accessible STEAM sheen." --Publishers Weekly (currently posted)

"A scavenger-hunt like plot that takes readers on a journey of sound . . . Hand this to any kid who loves music, sound, or games and is looking for a fun adventure that may inspire their own summer scavenger hunt or found sound project." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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