Finding Lost - by Holly Goldberg Sloan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A stray dog leads to major change for Cordy and her grieving family in this heartwarming novel by the beloved author of Counting by 7s.

"It's impossible to read a book by Holly Goldberg Sloan without coming away wiser, kinder, and happier. She is a singular talent indeed."--Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

Cordy Jenkins is searching for something that will change her life, and for the safety that vanished when her father died. She is convinced that if she just tries hard enough, she will find part of what her family lost, which will stop her mom from wanting to leave the small town she and her little brother have always called home. What Cordy finds instead is a muddy, hungry little dog with bad breath. And he's the start of her family's new beginning.

You'll fall in love with Cordy and her family as they fall in love with the stray pup named Lost. Full of unforgettable moments, family, and warmhearted humor, Finding Lost is a tender story of making peace with the inevitable truth: that change is a constant, and that after profound loss there is still always the possibility of unexpected joy.

Review Quotes

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year

★"This quiet, reflective novel offers a gentle exploration of grief, change, and financial instability through the eyes of a child navigating life after loss . . . Beautifully written."--School Library Journal, starred review

★"A young girl discovers that sometimes the things we need most find us first . . . Heartwarming and hopeful--readers will treasure this story of family and resilience."--Kirkus, starred review

★"[Cordy's] open-minded ponderings about life add depth to the leisurely paced narrative, while perceptive, kindhearted adult characters ground this hopeful story in a sense of community." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Finding Lost is a moving gem of a dog story, full of love and life and heart and healing."--Dan Gemeinhart, bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

"It's impossible to read a book by Holly Goldberg Sloan without coming away wiser, kinder, and happier. She is a singular talent indeed."--Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

"I loved this engaging story with its endearing characters and immensely satisfying ending."--Ann Martin, Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe

"This is a tender, funny, and utterly charming novel that shows us life through a grieving middle schooler's eyes as she learns that change doesn't always mean loss."--Alison McGhee, award-winning author of Telephone of the Tree

"Sloan writes with vivid sensory details and a love for the natural world that Cordy shares. The characters are strong and likable, and the kind adults helping Cordy along the way add warmth to the story. Middle grade readers will root for Cordy's family and the happiness they find." --The Bulletin

About the Author

Holly Goldberg Sloan (HollyGoldbergSloan.com) is the author of nine previous novels, including the E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book Counting by 7s, the New York Times bestseller Short, and the Christopher Award-winning The Elephant in the Room. After graduating from Wellesley College, she worked in commercial production and in her twenties began writing family feature films, including Angels in the Outfield and Made in America. She was the first woman to direct a live action film for the Walt Disney Company when she directed (and wrote) The Big Green. The mother of two sons, she and her husband, Gary Rosen, live in Los Angeles.