The Lost Board

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.

Author: Alice Feagan
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/09/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798217040827
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 03/23/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2026
Booklist 06/01/2026

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.