78 pages • 2 hours read
Jennifer Chambliss BertmanBook Scavenger
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Book Scavenger follows 12-year-old Emily Crane, who moves with her family to San Francisco and quickly befriends James Lee. Together, they dive into the Book Scavenger game, hiding and finding books across the city. The plot thickens when they discover a book by Edgar Allan Poe that contains clues to a new game by their idol, Garrison Griswold, after he is attacked. Emily and James solve riddles and face thrilling challenges while forging a deeper friendship.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman's Book Scavenger is highly praised for its engaging narrative, clever puzzles, and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the novel's celebration of books and literary culture. However, some critiques highlight a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it offers a delightful adventure for middle-grade readers.
Who Should Read Book Scavenger?
A reader who enjoys Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman is likely a middle-grade student who loves puzzles, mysteries, and literary adventure. Fans of Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society would find a similar captivating and clever experience.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
810L