Lost in the Moment and Found

Description

After a devastating loss fractures her family, Antsy escapes through a mysterious Door and discovers a world far stranger—and more dangerous—than the one she left behind. At the fantastical shop Anthony & Sons, Trinkets and Treasures, she finds work among talking animals, lost objects, and portals leading to countless worlds, while slowly uncovering what it means to be lost and where she might belong. This haunting, compassionate installment of the Wayward Children series explores childhood innocence, abuse, grief, resilience, and the complicated paths toward healing and found family. With emotional depth and imaginative world-building, it offers a powerful coming-of-age fantasy that stands on its own.