Gaby, Lost and Found

Gaby, Lost and Found tells the poignant story of Gaby Howard, a young girl whose world is turned upside down when her mother is deported to Honduras. Forced to live with her often inattentive father, Gaby grapples with profound feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and a longing for stability. Her one bright spot is volunteering at a local animal shelter, where she finds purpose and connection, particularly with a special cat she hopes to adopt. The book sensitively explores themes of family separation, immigration, resilience, and the healing power of human-animal bonds. It's suitable for children aged 7-11, offering a gentle yet honest look at a challenging life circumstance.

Gaby enjoys working at the local animal shelter and wants to adopt a cat but is unsure of her own living situation when her mother is deported back to Honduras. When Gaby's mother is deported, Gaby is stuck living with her inattentive dad. Her world brightens when her class begins a project at an animal shelter, but worrying about her mom and taunts from classmates makes her long for a real family.