Anatomy of Lost Things

By Shawn K. Stout

★ “Sad, funny, and thematically rich; loaded with feels and appeals.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A heartfelt and essential purchase for all libraries.” —School Library Journal

“Stout treats the kids’ fears with tenderness and brings nuance to the ways all three kids miss the adults in their lives. . . For a book dealing with such weighty topics, though, it sure is fun, combining mystery and the imagined history of objects, with just a touch of communing with the dead.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Well-developed throughout, the characters, even supporting ones, are complex and interesting. This intricate web of objects and people skillfully knits together into a touching, thought-provoking, and ultimately comforting story.”—The Horn Book

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection