Lost And Found By Andrew Clements

Do not tell lies that you know can get you in really big trouble. Lost And Found by Andrew Clements, is a realistic fiction book that takes place in Ohio. Jay and Ray are identical twin brothers who wanted to find out what it is like without having a twin. This all started when the school lost Ray’s records and he didn’t go to school on the first day. Jay thought it was fun without a twin so he told Ray that they should switch places. Jay and Ray learned that they should not lie about these things even though they knew they would get in trouble at the end.

Jay was an impressive character in the story for a couple reasons. For example, “And as he stood there, he took a careful look and saw his own folder. The folder was a bright blue, the only blue one in the box. His name was printed on a label, plain as a day: Grayson, Jay Ray. And the folder for
In one case, “Jay said, ‘they think there’s only one of us. So only one of us has to go to school, and I’ve got it all planned out- it’s gonna be great! We have to do this, Ray, we have to! Don’t you see?’ Ray snorted. ‘All I see is some kid who’s completely insane. I mean sure, it might be fun and everything, but you knew we’d get caught.’ ” (page 34) This shows that, Jay and Ray were aware of the consequences that will occur. Ray was worried at first, but he eventually agreed. Also, “Mr. Grayson looked at the principal straight in the eye and said ‘What I’m saying is, that I am hoping that you will leave the disciplinary consequences for our boys up to their mother and me. They lied and they skipped school- both bad things, and they will be punished. At home. I can guarantee that.” This means that, Ray and Jay will get the punishment they deserved at their house. Their dad does not want them to have to get in more trouble than they are already in. In the end, the characters learned from the theme and will not make the same mistake