Finding Lost
Finding Lost by Holly Goldberg Sloan is a poignant novel published by Penguin Group on October 7, 2025. This edition, comprising 208 pages, is presented in English and explores themes of family life and friendship. The story centers around Cordy Jenkins, who is navigating the challenges of grief following her father’s death. In her quest for safety and stability, she discovers a stray dog that becomes a catalyst for change within her grieving family.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of growing up and the impact of loss on family dynamics. As Cordy seeks to mend her family’s brokenness, the arrival of the dog named Lost sparks a new beginning for them. The book captures the essence of finding joy amidst sorrow and highlights the importance of connection and resilience in the face of change. Through Cordy’s journey, the story emphasizes the enduring bonds of family and the transformative power of friendship.
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A stray dog leads to major change for Cordy and her grieving family in this heartwarming new 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, and that it will stop her mom from wanting to leave the small town she and her little brother have always called home. What Cordy finds is a muddy, hungry little dog with bad breath. And he’s the start of her family’s new beginning.
Holly Goldberg Sloan writes novels about family and friendship that open your heart and make you laugh out loud. You will fall in love with Cordy and her family as quickly as they fall in love with the stray pup named Lost. Full of unforgettable moments, this 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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