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Finding Lost
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  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593530269
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $26.00

Finding Lost

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6 Jan 2026
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7 Oct 2025
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7 Oct 2025
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18 Nov 2026
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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.

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.
  • Published: 18 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593530269
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $26.00
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About the author

Holly Goldberg Sloan

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.
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Praise for Finding Lost

Reviews and Blurbs for Finding Lost
*"Heartwarming and hopeful—readers will treasure this story of family and resilience." —Kirkus, starred review
*"Cordy's unrealized passion for the ocean as well as her 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
“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
“Finding Lost is a moving gem of a dog story, full of love and life and heart and healing.”—Dan Geimenhart, bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
“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
"A fabulous cast of characters, from the loving librarian to Button's elderly neighbor, make this small Oregon town feel real. Lost sparks many an adventure while Cordy and her lovable crew heal and grow."—Booklist

Accolades for Counting by 7s
New York Times Best Seller, E. B. White Read-Aloud Award Honor, ALA Notable Book, YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Notable Children's Book, BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Horn Book Fanfare Title

Reviews and Blurbs for Finding Lost
*"Heartwarming and hopeful—readers will treasure this story of family and resilience." —Kirkus, starred review
*"Cordy's unrealized passion for the ocean as well as her 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
“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
“Finding Lost is a moving gem of a dog story, full of love and life and heart and healing.”—Dan Geimenhart, bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
“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
"A fabulous cast of characters, from the loving librarian to Button's elderly neighbor, make this small Oregon town feel real. Lost sparks many an adventure while Cordy and her lovable crew heal and grow."—Booklist

Accolades for Counting by 7s
New York Times Best Seller, E. B. White Read-Aloud Award Honor, ALA Notable Book, YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Notable Children's Book, BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Horn Book Fanfare Title