Lost and Found

The Grayson twins are moving to a new town. Again.

Although it's a drag to be constantly mistaken for each other, in truth, during those first days at a new school, there's nothing better than having a twin brother there with you. But on day one of sixth grade, Ray stays home sick, and Jay is on his own. No big deal. It's a pretty nice school, good kids, too. But Jay quickly discovers a major mistake: No one seems to know a thing about his brother. Ray's not on the attendance lists, doesn't have a locker, doesn't even have a student folder. Jay almost tells the school -- almost -- but then decides that this lost information could be very...useful. And fun.

As Ray and Jay exploit a clerical oversight, they each find new views on friendship, honesty, what it means to be a twin -- and what it means to be yourself. Entertaining, thought-provoking, and true-to-life, this clever novel is classic Andrew Clements times two: twins

Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/01/2008
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.73w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781416909859
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 123158 / Lost and Found


Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/19/2008 pg. 54
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2008 pg. 598
New York Times Book Review 07/13/2008 pg. 15
Booklist 08/01/2008 pg. 70
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2008 pg. 579
School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Andrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

Mark Elliott has a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. He has illustrated a number of book covers, and his work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators and the Art Directors Guild. Mark lives on a sheep farm in the Hudson Valley region of New York.