Have students conduct short research projects on a topic related to the book, using the internet and the extensive list of additional reading and viewing material at the back of the book. Assign specific topics to students or small groups. Have them write a brief paper summarizing their findings and present it to the class, using visual aids where appropriate to illustrate their points. Have students compare factual information to the descriptions found in the book. How is the historical view of events different from the one depicted in Lost Girl Found? How are they similar? Were there any surprises or new revelations?
Topics for further research could include: gender roles and arranged marriages in Sudanese society, the fate of the Lost Boys of Sudan, the forgotten Lost Girls of Sudan, Kakuma Refugee Camp, the role of the Red Cross in relief efforts, the Sudanese refugee population in major cities near your school (e.g., Chicago, Denver), terrain and climate in Southern Sudan and Northern Kenya, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, etc.