Lost and Found by Carolyn Parkhurst
Book description
Seven oddly matched pairs–a mother and daughter, two business partners, two flight attendants, a born-again Christian couple, two former child stars, and other unlikely couples–are thrown together to compete in a high-stakes, televised contest. It is the new reality show, Lost and Found, a global scavenger hunt whose initial purpose is entertainment, but with each challenge, the drama builds as the number of players is whittled down.
Laura signed on to try to reconnect with her recalcitrant teenage daughter, Cassie. But Cassie knows they were only selected because of a secret she hides, one the show’s producers hope will be revealed as the pressures of the competition mount. Justin and Abby aim to use the million-dollar prize to spread their message of faith, but they soon find the game putting their marriage to the test. Juliet and Dallas, deep in the “where-are-they-now” stage of stardom, just hope to spark some life back into their flagging careers. But as the game escalates, tensions mount, temptations beckon, and the bonds between teammates begin to fray. The question is not only who will capture the final prize, but at what cost? Published in 2006, 292 pages.
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Discussion questions
Lost and Found discussion questions from Reading Group Guides
Additional information
Barnes & Noble has a biography and interview with the author in which she discusses the novel.
Blogcritics Magazine interview with the author in which she discusses the novel
Carolyn Parkhurst’s website
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