Title: The Pocket Scavenger
Author: Keri Smith
ISBN: 978-0-399-16023-3
Suggested Retail: $15.00 US
Published May 7, 2013
I recently received The Pocket Scavenger for review. It is written Keri Smith who has also written Wreck This Journal, How to Be an Explorer or the World, This Is Not a Book, Mess, and Finish This Book. Two apps, Wreck This App and This is Not an App are also available.
The Pocket Scavenger leaves things to chance. You are to go out a scavenger hunt (various objects are listed in book to find) and then write down facts about what you found and/or journal a story. There are also tasks written at the bottom of every page. They give you ways to alter the book, like “smear something on it” or “add a color you dislike” plus many more.
Along with basic discovery, this book allows you to try new things. Since I am into scrapbooking, it reminds me a bit of K and Company’s Smash Books that have emerged over the last few years or even altered books if any of you are familiar with them.
The Pocket Scavenger is a scavenger hunt with a very interesting twist. The suggestions to alter allow you to customize this title into your own work. It takes on exploration and creativity. I think literate children and adults alike would have fun with this book. This book would provide great inspiration to tackle winter doldrums or help take you on a new adventure out and about on a beautiful day. Check out the YouTube video below on The Pocket Scavenger.
To learn more about The Pocket Scavenger Hunt, please visit www.kerismith.com .
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to review. No other compensation was received. The thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.
