The Lost ThingBy: Deborah Vander EykValerie has lost her favorite thing in the world-the beautiful gold star pin her grandmother had given her! Where can it possibly be! Will she ever find it? The Lost Thing teaches children the importance of things passed down from their elders, whether it be special objects or important messages.About the AuthorDeborah Vander Eyk is a native of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. She received a degree in art education and sociology from the University of River Falls Wisconsin. Vander Eyk volunteered in the VISTA Peace Corp before experiencing a career in education and social services. Since retiring, she has turned her attention to writing children's literature.