When sixth graders
Ray and Jay Grayson move to a new town in Ohio they pretty much know what to
expect. They’ll have each other; after all, they’re twins. And no one will be
able to tell them apart, since they’re identical. Even their own parents have to do the “freckle
test” every once in a while. On their first day of school, Ray
isn’t feeling well and has to stay home. So Jay goes alone, along with a note from his mom explaining Ray’s absence,
which he’ll turn in during home room. Only, when the teacher calls attendance, Ray’s name isn’t on the list, only Jay’s. Jay figures maybe it was an oversight. But, Ray isn’t in any class. When he sees his file on
a teacher’s desk he knows there has been a mix-up, his file is way too
big. The school thinks there is only one
Grayson boy. Maybe this is an opportunity for Ray and Jay? It’s definitely
strange to be at school without his twin brother, especially since in the past
no one has been able to tell them apart, and their matching names only made
things trickier. But at the new school no one is confused about which twin they
are talking to, and Jay actually feel like a real person. When he gets home he tells Ray about the day, and how it felt to have kids talk to him and see him as an individual. They hatch a plan where they'll alternate
who will stay home, so that they each get to experience life outside of being a
twin- just for a week. Can
the boys pull off their plan? What kind
of trouble will they be in when all is revealed? Are they good enough actors to make people believe they're one person? You will have to read this book to find out!
I have read and
enjoyed many books by Andrew Clements, so I was excited to read Lost and Found. It was a lot of
fun! Once I found out what the twins
were planning I couldn’t wait to see how everything played out. Their plan was interesting, and I loved seeing
the way they each handled things when they were acting as Jay. Definitely a
tricky situation- especially when they went out in public with their parents! Ray
and Jay are seen by most people as the same person, since they are identical.
But, through this experiment, we really got to see how unique they are. They
have their own skills and like different things after all. I think this book will appeal to anyone who
likes realistic fiction and a little mischief. A fast and entertaining read!
Have you read Lost and Found? Or have you read another book by Andrew Clements? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~L
