“And maybe, way down in the middle, it was really about finding. Finding ashes and finding books and finding friends and finding where you belong and finding clues and finding wings and finding a way and then, at the end, finding peace.”

Coyote Lost and Found is the sequel I didn’t know I needed…

I read Coyote Sunrise last summer and absolutely adored it. So when I found out the author had written a second book featuring Coyote, her eccentric dad and the bus they lived in for years, I headed right to NetGalley to see if I could request an early copy.

For five years after a tragic loss Coyote and her dad lived on the road in a school bus. Now, a year after living a somewhat normal life, they are on another adventure in their bus. This time, Coyote finds a box of her mom’s ashes that her dad had kept hidden. He has been putting off reading a note she left them in a poetry book, telling him her wishes and where she wants her ashes scattered. However of course it’s not as simple as looking in the book….it’s misplaced and they are on another adventure to find it….

I so enjoyed being back in Coyote’s world. A heartwarming story, just like the first one. 🩷

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher Macmillian Children's Publishing Group for an early copy in exchange for an honest review. Coyote Lost and Found publishes on March 5, 2024.

I appreciated the continuation of Coyote’s story though nothing compares to the first book. That being said, it was an enjoyable read that tackles the topic of grief and growth in a wonderful way.

The best thing about this book is that it teaches kids in the kindest, gentlest way, how to hold all their conflicting feelings. Their grief, their joy, their fear, their excitement. I was stunned by this book, and so grateful that it exists. It was every bit as deeply moving as the first Coyote book, and I am so excited to purchase a copy for my daughter!

I received an arc from NetGalley, but all enthusiastic opinions are my own!

Oh, my heart. I just loved getting on the bus again with Coyote and friends. It was a wonderful ride that included my favorite poet, Mary Oliver.

If you read the first Coyote story, what are you waiting for?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading more about Coyote. She’s grown a bit, but still finds a couple spots of trouble with her friend. This novel tackles grief in a beautiful and approachable way. Highly recommend!

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise was one of my favorite books of 2019 and probably one of the books I most recommend to my students. I was thrilled to find out there was a sequel. I loved the return of such lovable and quirky characters but wish the author had chosen a different trope. For this book. Coyote once again takes her father on an adventure across the US while hiding a secret from him. This time she has lost the poetry book where her mother had written when she wanted her ashes scattered. It was frustrating that Coyote had not learned the lesson in the first book about being honest with her father and instead she continued to be dishonest causing further complications and lies. I did appreciate that they included the pandemic in the story but thought it would play a bigger role in the conflict. Overall, while an enjoyable read, it sadly did not meet the high expectations set forth by the original.

Ugh, Dan Gemeinhart does it again! I cried and laughed and walked away a better person, thanks to Coyote and another unlikely journey. Coyote Lost and Found was full of special reflections on life and death and the meaning of it all. An important book for readers of all walks of life.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read the ARC for this book. This book was just as good as the first one. Coyote continues to bring interesting people into her life while wrestling with some big issues. It made me cry and laugh and I will be thinking about it for a long time after reading it.

Dan Gemeinhart did it again! A wonderful follow-up to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. A heartwarming tale of a girl and her father doing their best with what life throws at them. Set a year apart from the last book we get to see what Coyote has been up to and what adventures she will have again.

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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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.