#MMGM: Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart
ABOUT THE BOOK
It's been almost a year since Coyote and her dad left the road behind and settled down in a small Oregon town. . . time spent grieving the loss of her mom and sisters and trying to fit in at school. But just as life is becoming a new version of normal, Coyote discovers a box containing her mom’s ashes. And she thinks she might finally be ready to say goodbye.
So Coyote and her dad gear up for an epic cross-country road trip to scatter the ashes at her mom’s chosen resting place. The only problem? Coyote has no idea where that resting place is―and the secret’s hidden in a book that Coyote mistakenly sold last year, somewhere in the country. Now, it’s up to Coyote to track down the treasured book . . . without her dad ever finding out that it’s lost.
It’s time to fire up their trusty bus, Yager, pick up some old friends, discover some new ones, and hit the road on another unforgettable adventure.
REVIEW
In this follow-up to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote and her father, Rodeo, set out to find the place her mother wanted her ashes scattered. But the book in which her mother recorded her last wishes was accidentally sold by Coyote. Without telling her father of the mistake, Coyote plans a route for them to travel, hoping to find the book along the way at one of the thrift stores they visited on their previous journey. With the help of her best friend, Salvador, her cat, and the company of Rodeo's new friend, Candace, her dog, Fig, and a new friend, Wally, the group sets off across the country. But the longer Coyote goes without telling the truth, the more awkward things get, especially when Coyote realizes that Rodeo and Candace might be more than friends.
Once again, Coyote and a hodgepodge group of people travel cross-country on a journey full of moments both good and bad. Coyote learns a lot along the way, about family, friends, and being grateful. Also the importance of cleaning up your messes and adjusting your grip when life throws challenges your way. Coyote is easy to relate to as she struggles with her grief, friendships, and her own mistakes. A story unlike any other I've read, Coyote and crew make for interesting reading and an empathy-inspiring story. While I could have done without the swearing/profanity, everything else comes together smoothly and wonderfully with lots of thoughtful moments, eye-rolling moments, and plenty of laughter.
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