Every single one of my daddy issues cried the whole way through this book. The way that Coyote and her father bond, heal, and grieve makes me wish I had that kind of love and support. I've never read a Coyote book before now, but I am absolutely going to read the first book in this series.

This book is one that tugs at your heartstrings in every way imaginable. I've been lost in grief and this book is so healing. While I cannot imagine the loss of my mother or my sibling, Coyote's strength lends so much to the reader. Her outlook on life makes me wonder why I don't allow myself to have a more childlike view of the world. As she says, “Rough nights happen, but then there is the morning.” and the moment I read this, I was struck with the simplicity of it. I think as adults we tend to overcomplicate everything, and Coyote gave such a sound reminder to settle down and take life one chaotic moment at a time.

Received as an ARC from NetGalley. Thank you!

Coyote Lost and Found is exactly what I had hoped for and 100% what my heart needed. After reading The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, I squealed when I saw Dan Gemeinhart was creating a sequel and giving us more of our beloved Coyote.

I didn't think Coyote could outdo herself in the this second book, however I was wrong. As Coyote and her father Rodeo navigate the loss of their family, you can see the true essence of pain and love. This book is pure goodness - 5 stars from me!

This was the second book that is about Coyote Sunrise. I absolutely loved it! You laughed and you cried and you got mad and sad. It was a great read!

It was pure magic to get to revisit Coyote and Rodeo’s story several years later. Just like the first, Coyote Lost and Found had me both laughing and sobbing several times. Such a great sequel to one of my favorite books ever. Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Another heartwarming masterpiece by Dan Gemeinhart, 'Coyote Lost and Found' is a poignant and uplifting journey that tugs at your heartstrings. Coyote and her dad's cross-country adventure is a rollercoaster of emotions, as they grapple with grief, seek closure, and discover the true meaning of family. Gemeinhart's storytelling is filled with wit, charm, and depth, making you root for these characters from start to finish. This novel, like its predecessor, is a joyful miracle that reminds us of the power of love, friendship, and second chances. I fully admit to weeping like a baby multiple times! 5 stars!

Exactly what I expected- wonderful to jump back on Yager with Rodeo and Coyote again! This book is pure magic and a great installment to Coyote’s adventures. The way that Gemeinhart weaves in other characters that aren’t just supporting but deep and insightful makes me want spin off tales for everyone! Love reading and sharing Gemeinhart’s books- they touch the soul!

Sequel to Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise.
Coyote and her dad are off on their next road trip and probably the most important one yet. They need to scatter the ashes of Coyote's mother. But, the place where this is supposed to happen was written down in a book and that book was donated somewhere along the way during their road trip last summer. Without Rodeo knowing the booknhas gone missing, Coyote has set them out on a mission across the US to find the book.

Thank you NetGalley and Children Publishing for the ARC.

Gratitude to Dan Gemeinhart for writing Coyote Lost and Found. Love this book!

I couldn’t resist the cover of Coyote Lost and Found. One of the things I love about NetGalley is that it introduces me to authors that I’ve somehow missed in 5+ decades. Even though Coyote Lost and Found is the second in a series and a book for middle age readers, I a) plan to order a copy of this book for myself and b) plant to order a copy of the first book, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (published in 2019).

I just can’t recommend this book enough! 5 (unrounded) stars!

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Now, I am not a huge fan of Reuben sandwiches. I think that putting sauerkraut on a sandwich is like …

And this was a great line … “You’re almost out of arms.”

Wonderful writing! So endearing. I love this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (an Imprint of Macmillan) for the opportunity to read the advance read copy of Coyote Lost and Found in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Henry Holt Books for approving my NetGalley request.

Publication date is 05 Mar 2024.

Mary Oliver's Red Bird book of poetry plays a large role in Coyote Lost and Found. Adding to my TBR list.

(to the world.
And live
your life)

A sequel that was every bit as good as the first. The road trip was a great storyline. It is funny, heart warming, engaging and had some small twists. The characters are a delight. Definitely adding to my collection.

The what comes next of grief is rarely answered. I appreciated this revisist to Coyote's world and the character development of her dad as he moves on.

Cute story and great sequel to its predecessor. Actually, I think it I think it was a bit better than the first one. This book offers some great themes, but also lots of laughs and emotions.

Coyote Lost and Found serves as the compelling sequel to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. In this poignant narrative, Coyote and her father, Rodeo, grapple with their profound grief stemming from the loss of Coyote's mother and two sisters. An emotionally charged discovery occurs when Coyote stumbles upon her mother's ashes. Following a heartfelt conversation with her father, they come to the realization that they are both prepared to bid a final farewell and scatter her ashes as per her wishes. However, an unexpected obstacle arises: Coyote had inadvertently sold the book containing her mother's last wishes the previous year. This predicament sets the stage for another gripping cross-country road trip as Coyote and her dad embark on a mission to locate the missing book. True to Coyote's adventurous spirit, their journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Coyote Lost and Found is a worthy successor to the original, offering readers a deeper insight into Coyote's character. Both books seamlessly intertwine, creating a rich and emotionally resonant narrative experience.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This sequel hit it out of the park! I first fell in love with Coyote on the first book and this book made me love her even more. Without spoiling things, Rodeo and Cowboy are on another epic journey along with some old and new friends. There are tears, laughing and dancing. There is heartbreak and mending. What a magnificent story!

What an absolute joy it was to step back into Coyote’s world. When I heard there was a follow up to Coyote Sunrise (my favorite!), I thought - yippee! But…how can Dan Gemeinhart possibly follow up one of the best MG books of all time with a second story that will come anywhere CLOSE to the beauty and heart and magic of the first?? Well, HE DID IT! This book is perfection. Coyote and crew are even more endearing, somehow, than in the first adventure. Maybe it’s because I already consider them friends? Or maybe it’s just because this book is so remarkable. Thank you, thank you, for giving the world another powerful and funny and thrilling Coyote story. I loved it.

Wow! A sequel that was every bit as good as the first book!
After settling down for awhile, Coyote and her dad Rodeo decide to hit the open road again, this time with a very specific, and important purpose…

Memorable Quotes:
“I realized something. I realized how very, very lucky I was. I mean, for goodness sake, I outlived my knees! I outlived my hair, and my eyes, and my skin…And that’s a lucky thing, because there are plenty who don’t, dear; too many. People I’ve known and loved, wonderful people, who didn’t get to outlive very much. Didn’t outlive their parents. Didn’t outlive their childhood, even…How much would they give to have more time? To outlive their knees?”

What a great followup book! I enjoyed the adventures that the crew goes on. It's crazy to think books today will have COVID... and we loved through it.

Sometimes a sequel to a book is a disappointment. This is not the case for Coyote, Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart. Occurring approximately a year after the conclusion of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote Lost and Found continues Coyote's story with another hilarious cross-country journey on a school bus filled with interesting passengers, including her old pal, Salvador, her cat, Ivan, and of course her Dad, Rodeo. The reason for this cross-country trek is to put her mother's ashes to rest, but there is a slight problem. The place her mother wanted her ashes to be scattered was written in a special book that Coyote accidentally gave away to a thrift store. However, Coyote's father, Rodeo, doesn't know this and Coyote wants to keep it that way. So the quest is to find the book, without letting Rodeo find out that she lost it to begin with.

I loved the interesting characters and the relationship between Coyote and Rodeo. A great book all around!

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this book.

It’s not often that I find a sequel as good or better than it predecessor, but in the case of this follow up to Texas Lone Star book THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF COYOTE SUNRISE, it happened. Following grieving Coyote and her father on their journey cross-country in Yager, their tricked out bus, was heart-warming, funny and surprising. Now that the two have settled down in a brick and mortar home and are working and attending school like regular folks, the pair is still grieving but differently. Then Coyote discovers a box with her mom’s ashes and a new journey begins to scatter those ashes as her mom intended, but the book in which those wishes were hidden was sold/given to a used bookstore somewhere along the original trip. The adventure resumes with new friends and old on board. Coyote learns a few more life lessons and middle grade to younger YA readers will, once again, have their heart warmed, laugh at the absurdity, and maybe not as surprised, but just as satisfied with every page. Excellent choice for grades 5-8.

4.5 stars!

My daughter (4th grade) was fond of this story about a girl trying to move on from the loss of her mother. Neither she nor I read the first book in the series, but it did not negatively impact the enjoyment of this novel.

The story begins with the main character, Coyote, who has relocated to a new town with her father after the death of her mother. She discovers her mother's ashes and learns that her mother wanted them scattered in a particular place, but she wrote her preferred location in a book of poetry. Unfortunately, Coyote gave away this book without her father's knowledge prior to their move. When the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic occurs and the lockdowns begin, Coyote devises a plan to convince her father to embark on a cross-country road trip so she can attempt to locate the missing book. Overall, this was a touching, heartwarming, and bittersweet novel about grief and new beginnings.

Thanks to NetGalley, Henry Holt and Co., and Dan Gemeinhart for an advanced reader copy of this book!

A million stars! What an absolute joy to be back with Coyote and her rag tag crew as they head out on a cross country quest for a lost book. I loved that it's set during the early days of Covid and think young readers will deeply connect to those moments. Gemeinhart is a master at crafting authentic, flawed, endearing characters and moving the story along at a good clip, making every word necessary. If you loved the first book, you'll adore this one.