Finding Lost
By Holly Goldberg Sloan
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.
Synopsis
Cordy Jenkins is looking for the safety that vanished when her father, who was a crab fisherman, died at sea in a boating accident. She is searching for something that will change her life for the better. Cordy is convinced that if she just tries hard enough, she and her little brother can stop her mom from wanting to move away from the small Oregon town they call home. Then when she least expects it, a muddy, hungry little dog with bad breath tries to follow her after school. And he’s the start of Cordy’s family’s new beginning.
Main Characters
CORDY JENKINS…
Is in middle school. It’s been over two years since her father died after a sneaker wave hit his crab fishing boat at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, right where it empties into the Pacific Ocean in Florence, Oregon.
Cordy loves animals and the natural world. But she is afraid of the ocean and does her best to stay away. Her best friend is Button.
BUTTON…
Has known Cordy her whole life. She’s a solid athlete and competes in swim meets. Button’s real name is Madison, but no one calls her that. She is a great best friend.
GENO JENKINS…
Is Cordy’s little brother. His real name is Genesis, but no one calls him that. Geno is by nature a happy kid. He has a best friend named JOSE and together they like to look for treasure, mostly by scouring the sand along the rugged coast.
CORDY AND GENO’S MOTHER…
Is named Casey Jenkins. She was studying to be a nurse, but after the accident she had to quit and she now works as a waitress at Curly’s, which is the most popular restaurant in the small town of Florence.
LOST…
Is the little dog with terrible breath who finds Cordy when day when she’s walking home from school. He’s been abandoned and Cordy takes him home.
DR. MAHARI…
Who is also known as Taj, is a veterinarian who does volunteer work once a month in Florence, Oregon. He helps Lost and gets to know Cordy’s family.
MRS. CROWLEY…
Is a neighbor who has vision problems. Cordy helps her by doing chores. Mrs. Crowley may not be able to see much anymore, but she can feel that Cordy needs another friend in her life. Mrs. Crowley loves the autobiography of the music producer Clive Davis.
