Thanks to Netgalley and MacMillan for the advance Kindle copy of this 2.27.24 release. All opinions are my own.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. Ugh, just as good and heartfelt as the first. Coyote and Rodeo have settled down and are living a “normal” life in a house without wheels, a regular job, and middle school. But Coyote’s world is rocked again when she finds her mother’s ashes hidden in Yager (because of course he’s still parked at their house). When her dad tells her that he and her mom both wrote their wishes for their ashes in her mom’s favorite book of poetry, Coyote realizes she gave the book away during their last trip. As the Covid pandemic closes school, Coyote convinces Rodeo to go on a trip to scatter the ashes - without him knowing that they have to find the book first. I can’t wait to get this into students’ hands. Another winner..

After the remarkable events of book one, Coyote is settling in to experience "normal" life in a normal house and normal school. But it's not quite what it's cracked up to be. That's when something momentous happens: she discovers her mom's ashes in a little box and has to go on a quest to find Mom's true resting place. But letting go is hard, and no journey is complete without detours and a few breakdowns, particularly since Rodeo is grieving at a different pace than Coyote.

I don't really think it's fair to compare anything to the original Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Of the thousands of books I've read, Coyote Sunrise remains firmly in the top 10, and I don't think that will every change. Was I hoping book 2 would surpass it? Maybe. Am I pleased with what we have even if it isn't top 10 best books of all time material? Also yes. Coyote remains one of the most compelling characters I've ever had the privilege to journey with. Coyote Lost and Found had me feeling a full range of emotions from laughing out loud, beaming with pride, glowing with warmth, flinching from shock and dismay, and even tearing up a little from time to time. It has some truly great lines and moments that will stay with me for a long time. I love the way it speaks to loss and the many ways that it can be present, even when we're not thinking about it. Coyote hasn't just lost people she loves; in a way, she's lost her childhood and her chance at being normal and many small moments along the way. But she's found a lot as well. And why should being authentic and belonging somewhere be mutually exclusive? Good point! I don't know whether to hope there will be more Coyote Sunrise books or not, but if Dan Gemeinhart writes it, I will read it, and I hope you will too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I can't even express how I was excited to see this companion. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise ranks among my absolute favorite middle grade books, and I spent most of the book in tears.

Good thing I was ready to get hurt again because *SOB.* So freaking good.

Grief doesn't end, and this follow-up is a perfect example. Even though Coyote and Rodeo got a little bit of closure, the holes left behind don't ever actually fill. This story finds them off on a new adventure with a few old friends...and they meet a few new ones along the way. Coyote finds herself in several predicaments--some hilarious, some traumatic--and I again found myself laughing out loud and sobbing uncontrollably (sometimes on the same page).

I didn't know if it could possibly be as good as the original...but man it's close.

It was going to take something extra special to follow up Coyote’s first journey and Gemeinhart doesn’t disappoint.

I love that this sequel sees Rodeo, Coyote, and Salvador setting off on a new quest in their yellow school bus. There’s new passengers, new destinations, and new stories. A story about grief, friendship, and new beginnings. This sequel is a total success.

I didn’t think Coyote could make me shed anymore tears, but I was wrong. If you loved Coyote Sunrise as much as I did, you will find yourself immersed in this MG sequel just as much. Coyote, Rodeo, Salvador and their new group of vagabonds are some of the kindest and loving characters I’ve ever read before. Dan truly has a gift with crafting stories full of heart and filling up my soul. “How lucky am I?”

Dan Gemienhart writes middle grade perfection! If you were a fan of the The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, you won't want to skip the sequel, Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart. If you haven't read The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, then STOP READING THIS REVIEW AND PICK UP A COPY! Warning: this review may contain spoilers if you haven't read the first book.

Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, are back! Since they concluded their never-ending journey at the end of the previous book, they have settled in a physical house again. Coyote attends middle school and is feeling all the feelings about go along with fitting in. Rodeo has befriended his female neighbor, Candace, and all is chugging along until Coyote finds a box of her mother's ashes. When she confronts her dad about them, he admits that he hid them away and hasn't followed through on the plan Coyote's mom and he shared. Both Coyote's parents wrote down in a book of poetry what they wanted done with their ashes upon their death should something happen to one of them and the other had to know what to do. Rodeo admits that he has never looked in the book to see what his wife had written, and tells Coyote to do it for him. When Coyote goes to find the book, she realizes that she must have traded it in with a stack of books at one of the many used book stores she visited while journeying around the country with Rodeo. After narrowing it down to four bookstores, and getting out of school due to COVID, she, Rodeo, Candace (much to Coyote's dismay), and her old bestie, Salvador, fire up the old school bus and head out on a road trip to scatter her mom's ashes. The thing is Coyote hasn't told Rodeo that she doesn't have her mom's book, and therefore, doesn't know what she is to do with the ashes. On a quest to find the book and set her mom free, the crew will pick up a couple of new passengers along the way. There will be lots of laughter and also some heartache as they move towards their destination unknown.

I did not know that Dan Gemeinhart was going to write a second book, but I loved picking up where I left off a couple of years ago. I had no problem dropping back into the story. I don't think anyone would have much of a problem following this novel if they had never read The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. The author does a good job of adding in the important information from the first book; however, in my opinion EVERY PERSON should read the first book. There are triggers for grief and possibly COVID, but they are mild in my opinion.

One last note: Gemeinhart drops a little Easter egg in the book for readers who know that The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise won The William Allen White Children Book Award in 2022. One of the used book stores Coyote visits again is located in Emporia, Kansas, which is the home of William Allen White. I loved this acknowledgment. My students, who also voted for this book, will be excited to see this when they read book two this spring!

Thanks to Henry Holt & Co and Netgalley for this incredible ARC.

Coyote Lost and Found by @dangemeinhart is a remarkable sequel. Once again, I got to board Yager for a heartfelt journey crisscrossing the country with Rodeo and Coyote. Their unique voices shine in this story of love, loss, friendship, forgiveness, and gratitude. I know my students will clamor to read this. Thank you @NetGalley for the ARC.

Can a sequel ever be as good as the first book? Coyote Lost and Found proves that yes, the sequel can be as good if not better! Coyote is back on Yager with some old friends and some new friends found along the way. She is on a quest to find a book of her mother's, a Mary Oliver book of poetry. Coyote's mother has written her wishes in the book about where she wants her ashes to to be scattered. The only problem is that Coyote left the book at a thrift shop on her last journey, and she can't remember which shop. With underlying themes of Covid and racism, Gemeinhart shows his expertise at interweaving societal issues with the issues of teens coming of age. The characters are well developed and the voices are strong. This is a must read for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. From the first paragraph, Coyote Lost and Found is like getting a warm hug from an old friend. First purchase for all libraries.

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Dan Gemeinhart, 2019) was one of my favorite all time books. It’s right up there with “Wonder“ by R.J. Palacio. Reading these books to my students becomes a heartwarming journey. Together, we laugh, shed tears, and grow incredibly close to the characters, creating a sense of family among us. I know that “Coyote, Lost and Found” is going to be one of those book too!

“I’m telling you, you’re an awesome freaking mess. You’re my hero, Coyote Sunrise” – Salvador Vega

The narrative of “Coyote Lost and Found” unfolds with Coyote transitioning to a conventional school and home life. Despite her yearnings for these experiences in the previous book, reality doesn’t match her expectations. Her discovery of her mother’s ashes triggers another adventure with her father, Rodeo, and they decide to once again, set off in Yager. In this book Coyote messes up big time by losing something important. We see a similar storyline to the first book, in which she is trying to fix that problem, without letting Rodeo know. A delightful aspect of the first book was the various characters they met on their travels. This sequel retains that allure, reintroducing familiar faces and introducing new ones who become equally endearing. Gemeinhart skillfully integrates contemporary issues into the storylines and in this book, he is highlighting the impact of Covid-19 and the pandemic on his characters.

“And like maybe we can never really become the person we want to be, anyway, you know? ….maybe we’re just always becoming the person…” – Salvador Vega

Similar to its predecessor, ‘Coyote Love and Found‘ delves into the theme of a child coping with the loss of a parent. This year, in my middle school homeroom, I have several students who have experienced this profound loss, and I am considering the potential impact this book might have on them. Once of my students lost a parent 3 months ago. I’m not sure she would be able to read this book right now, but I think it would bring her some comfort if she read it a few years in. I hope other people who have endured the pain of losing a loved one can also find themselves lost and found, like Coyote does in this story. The title couldn’t be more fitting!

“How grateful am I?” – Doreen

Echoing the sentiments of Doreen, the character, my gratitude for receiving an advance copy of this book is immense. Just when I thought a snow day off from school was the highlight of my day, reading THIS BOOK surpassed it! It made me laugh, brought me to tears, and deeply touched me with its numerous revelations and life lessons. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you to NetGalley and Macmilian Children Publishing Group! Thank you Mr. Gemeinhart, for crafting a book so rich with life lessons; reading it with my students promises to be a deeply moving experience that will undoubtedly resonate with us all.”

#NetGalley #MiddleGradeFiction #MacmilianChildrenPublishingGroup #ACR #dangemeinhartbooks

I cannot express how excited I was when I heard there was a second Coyote book! I loved getting back in her world and following their journey once again. While I did not find joy that this part of the story took place during 2020, Gemeinhart wrote it so well that it did not become a central part of the story yet still carried weight and importance to the story as a whole. I adore each character Coyote met, including Candace (by the end at least).

Coyote will forever be a favorite character living forever in my heart! “Gratitude is woefully underrated.” I’m grateful for another visit to Coyote & Yager’s world. I loved every minute!

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book of this ... series?... "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise", and this second book felt like checking back in with wonderful friends. The titular character, Coyote, has settled in at her school, but she's struggling to fit in. She unexpectedly finds the ashes of her deceased mom, and she and her dad decide that it's time to spread the ashes. In fact, Coyote's mom wrote her final instructions in a book... a book that Coyote accidentally gave away! She has to find that book, but she isn't exactly sure which thrift store she gave it to. Somehow Coyote has to convince her dad to go back on the road while she hunts down the book, all without letting him know that she's *lost* it!

Author Dan Gemeinhart does an amazing job of voicing the characters in these books, and there is just so much heart in every single character. I laughed, I cried, my heart went out to every single one. Definitely recommend this middle grades book to kids and adults alike!

My thanks to the author, publisher, and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. #CoyoteLostAndFound

This sequel did not disappoint. Coyote and Rodeo are back for another adventure. This time, she is determined to follow her mom's wishes. It's not as easy as she thinks.

Dan Gemeinhart wrote a wonderful sequel/non-sequel for Coyote and Rodeo. This was a wonderful read as Coyote and Rodeo deal with their grief many years later. The journey they go on and the people they meet help her along. There were some really powerful moments that brought me to tears.
This is definitely a book I want my students to read and can’t wait to add it to my classroom library.

Thank you NetGalley, Dan Gemeinhart, and Macmillan’s for allowing me to receive an ARC.

“I mean, the funny thing about stories is that they don't really start or stop at all…It's just the telling that starts or stops. “ -Coyote

I read The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, and how lucky I was to get approved to read the eARC of Coyote Lost and Found from @netgalley! It felt so good to be back on the bus and back on the road with Coyote and Rodeo!

In the second of Coyote’s adventures, she is on a quest to scatter her mother’s ashes - the only problem is she is not sure where her mother wished to have them spread. So, Coyote leads the quest to figure it out and carry out her mother’s wish.

It is a rarity that I love a companion as much as I love the first book, but I sure do love both of Coyote’s adventures! 💕

This was filled with so many little nuggets of wisdom and life lessons. I highly recommend this heartwarming companion.

Thank you to Henry Holt Books for Young Readers @henryholtbooks @mackidsbooks and @NetGalley for the gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I laughed. I cried. I wanted to take it all in as quickly as possible. I wanted it to last forever. I was ever so grateful to be back in Coyote's world again. 100% recommend this book!

This book was lovely. Such a fitting tribute to follow up Coyote’s remarkable journey. I will forever have a soft spot for the first journey.

Also, I would have loved this book even more if not for the two “GD”s it contained. In my opinion, that is the most vulgar of the vulgarities.

I received an electronic ARC from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group through NetGalley.
Though I'm sad to see this series come to an end, what a powerful way to wrap it up. Readers return to Coyote's world after they have found a place to stay and stop roaming. It's not a smooth transition but they are making it work. Then, she discovers her mom's ashes and her dad tells her more about what her mom wanted. This launches another journey to spread them in a special location. Along the way, readers see Salvador join them and meet other new friends who all climb aboard Yager and travel across the country on a special hunt and an emotional trip. Gemeinhart sets this at the start of the Covid pandemic so readers see this play in the background as well. I appreciate how he handles the various opinions and high emotions as part of the story.
Well worth the read and I finished it with tears in my eyes. Thank you to the author and publisher for taking us along on this journey.

I was so, so happy to see a return of Coyote and co! This one was just as heartfelt, adventurous and fun as the first. There's something so cozy and fun to me about books involving road trips. I especially enjoy meeting new characters along the way, and learning their stories. Readers that enjoyed the first book will definitely love this sequel. Here's to hoping Coyote has more adventures to share!

It was so good to be back with Coyote and Rodeo and some old friends and new friends for their latest adventure. In this companion to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote finds the box containing her mom's ashes and she and her dad decide it might be time to say goodbye and scatter her mom's ashes in her requested resting place. The only problem is, Coyote accidentally left the book with her mom's instructions in it somewhere along the route of their last journey. So, just as COVID shuts down schools, Coyote and her dad and some new friends (and old) head out in Yager (the school bus they travel in) and try to track down the book. Of course lots of adventures happen along the way and lessons are learned. Make sure to have your tissues handy! I highly recommend this heartwarming follow-up to Coyote Sunrise.