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    Lost and Found A normal life of a teenage girl in high school named Darcy. She lives in a small apartment with only her sister named Jamee, her mother named Mattie, and her grandma that is on stroke. Darcy was a sophomore in highschool that only had her one friend named Brisana. They were always straight A students and would usually characterize other “low-lives” on a scale from 1 - 10. The only problem is that her sister Jamee was having trouble in school and was always in trouble. Jamee was an

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    her book, Nini Lost and Found: "She found a hiding place. "I can't stay here for long," she thought. "Those bad animals are sure to find me." Nini was trapped. Nini was scared. "This is not nice anymore, "she thought "I don't like it at all, I want to go home."" (Sutton 77). The trapped little Jewish girl, who is no longer scared, finds her way home through her autobiographical book, No Pretty Pictures, a child of war. In an interview, Lobel reveals, “And then I found a voice. I found the voice of

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    years ago, your mother being tired from working all the time, your sister seems like she only cares for herself, and your grandmother is very ill. This is the everyday life of Darcy Wills from ‘Lost and Found’. Darcy is a nice person who cares for her family the most and this trait helps her find her lost sister and resolves the conflict. Darcy’s grandmother, as mentioned, is sick and always has to stay in bed. Darcy is concerned for her and helps take care of her and make sure she eats

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    those who can find deeper symbolism and meaning behind stories that others write. However, this mold does not fit everyone. There are those, such as Linda Barry, who don't fit in with their fellow writers but still find success. In her comic Lost and Found, Barry uses her own life as an example to argue that one can find success as a writer despite not fitting in the box or possessing the skills typical of one. In her comic, Barry uses dialogue to show a separation between herself and other writers

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    King of the Lost And Found is about a character named Raymond Dunne, who is currently in the 9th grade. He has an abnormal condition that causes him to faint randomly at any time of the day that doesn’t have a medical solution or history. His mother recently married her second husband. Raymond has mixed feelings about having a second father. He decides to stay with first father while his mother leaves to live in California, even though he misses his mother. Raymond wishes to be popular at his school

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    The city of Johannesburg was established in 1886, when gold was discovered in the area. Soon after many flocked here to find jobs in the mines and other forms of work as this ‘gold rush’ boosted the economy thereby making it the ideal place for job opportunities. Since 1886, the city of Johannesburg has grown both physically and in population size. People from rural areas are constantly coming to Johannesburg seeking jobs, but this has only lead to overpopulation, which has lead to crime, illegal

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    I. Summary: The film Edens Lost & Found: Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities in the world that has an altered ecosystem. Los Angeles is the largest manufacturer in motion pictures and television, but when people think about Los Angeles, they think about Hollywood, due to the its huge power which causes people to prefer the company of fictional characters rather knowing real people. There are many problems in Los Angeles area, and one of them is pollution since they are one of the biggest

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    The film Edens Lost & Found: Philadelphia, informs that in the 1960s the Seattle World Fair hosted Century 21 Exposition which allowed over 10 millions to experience the world 40 years in the future. Science has the helped a lot in the development of the city and now anything is possible. Over 40 years later, its residents are living the future they were waiting for. The homeowners of Seattle are the most innovative individuals. However, the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest has become and

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    Play Analysis The scene Lost and Found is a precise example of Confucianism, Daoism, and Sun Tzu’s ideals.The dialogue highlights the core values of these three belief systems. Through Liu Bei’s contemplation of the day’s events, we see a shift from the realities of harsh warfare to the response a caring leader. During the scene, Liu Bei consults with his advisor, Kongming, in hopes of restoring his resolve to continue with the war. This scene not only reveals the core values of Shu’s culture but

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    Child abductions are an incredibly delicate subject for many families, including the Logan family in Cat Clarke’s eerie novel, The Lost and the Found. This tragic topic is brilliantly brought to the light when Laurel Logan, a nineteen year old girl, returns home after thirteen years of captivity. Astounded by her return, Laurel’s family quickly attempts to make her feel as comfortable and accepted as possible. However, Faith, Laurel’s younger sister, begins to observe inconspicuous faults in Laurel’s

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