Finding Lost
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–+ · 2025

Finding Lost

By Holly Goldberg Sloan

A stray dog sparks hope and change for a grieving family.

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208 pages
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Cordy Jenkins, grappling with her father's death, seeks stability for her family. In her quest, she discovers a scruffy stray dog, igniting a journey of healing and unexpected joy. Can this unlikely companion help mend their broken hearts and keep them from leaving their cherished home? 'Finding Lost' is a touching tale of resilience, love, and the transformative power of new beginnings.

From the publisher

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.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Reading age
9–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
October 7, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593530252

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