Lost Board

Alice Feagan

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Lost Board

Lost Board

Alice Feagan

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Description

A young girl learns that sometimes letting go is part of the journey when her family's surfboard creates memories with a new rider.

Lana's great-grandmother's surfboard hangs above the counter in the family surf shop. The board has carried many riders and held many stories, and Lana is eager for her chance to ride it.

Her mom and grandma say that she's not old enough to ride it by herself, but when a big swell comes in one afternoon, Lana can't resist. Lana waits for the perfect wave and then paddles hard, stands, and . . . crashes! When Lana washes up on shore, the board doesn't come with her.

When Lana admits what she's done, they say their goodbye to the family heirloom but hold tight to their memories. And their beloved board--aged by weather, use, and love--goes on to have new adventures, including finding a new rider.

Alice Feagan delivers a vibrantly illustrated story that reminds readers that sometimes our most treasured objects will find their way back to us in unexpected ways.

About the Author

Alice Feagan is the author-illustrator of The Collectors and illustrator of the award-winning Read Island and School Days Around the World. Along with making books for children, she is a busy mother of two, and an expert at losing things. Living in the Colorado high country, Alice spends her days far from the ocean. But when she's not out on the mountain, she's dreaming of riding her first wave. To learn more about Alice and her work, visit AliceFeagan.com.

Critical Reviews

Praise for The Lost Board

"It's a personal-feeling tribute to surfing that spotlights the sport as one driven by chance, love, and resilience."--Publishers Weekly

"A vivid, loving homage to family, embodied in an activity beloved by all."--Kirkus Reviews

Publishing Information

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub date: 2026-06-09
Length: 32 pages

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