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  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593530252
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $34.99

Finding Lost

  • Holly Goldberg Sloan




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 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.

  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593530252
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $34.99

Praise for Finding Lost

Blurbs for Finding Lost
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

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

Accolades for To Night Owl from Dogfish
A New York Times Editors' Choice, A Junior Library Guild Selection, Amazon Best of the Month, #3 on the Indie Next List

Accolades for Short
New York Times Bestseller

Accolades for The Elephant in the Room
Christopher Award Winner
Nominated for 10 state awards!