Amarillo author King Hill has gone outside his normal realm and written an enchanting novella for kids ages 11-18, after the daughter of a friend asked him if he would consider writing a book for their age group.
Hill decided to take on the challenge. It is his fourth novel in four years, and he said this one is “fun, fanciful, whimsical, spirited, full of twists and turns and above all, about kindness,” with a happy ending.
“The title came from the action of the book itself," Hill said. "It’s called 'Lost and Found,' which brings back the lyrics from the old gospel song, ‘Amazing Grace’ … ‘I once was lost but now I’m found’."
Having been a teacher and educator in private and public schools, he said it always affected him to see children who were struggling with issues. “Young peo