What inspired you to write your book? A woman told me the story of when she was sleeping at the home of her grandchildren, and their hamster, which had been lost for days, climbed across her face while she was falling off to sleep. I knew I had to include that in a story! About your Book: Jimmy’s hamster is gone–without a trace. He didn’t latch the cage properly, and the beloved pet escaped. Overcome with guilt and sadness, the nine-year-old also has the sinking feeling that perhaps Mom was … [Read more...] about Lost by Karleen Tauszik @KarleenTauszik