The Lost Board

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