Holly Goldberg Sloan does it again with a beautiful, thoughtful story about an eccentric kid. Finding Lost is perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers. In a style similar to Counting by 7s, it’s filled with tender relationships and shows just how much community matters. Sloan effortlessly captures the youthful voice and inner world of a young girl navigating grief, big transitions, and the ups and downs of being an older sister.

What a heartwarming book about family, loss, grief, and new beginnings when Cordy finds a dog whom she names Lost. When Cordy realizes something’s wrong with Lost, she finds a veterinarian at the humane society. He tells her the dog has rotten teeth and needs dental surgery. When her mom talks to the vet, Cordy notices her mom is happy. Things begin to change after the dog has dental surgery. Cordy is not sure how she feels about the vet. A friend tells her your mom deserves to be happy since your dad died. When they all go to the beach, something happens that changes the way Cody feels about the vet. What happens?
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.