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53 pages 1 hour read

Farley Mowat

Lost In The Barrens

Farley MowatFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1956

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Essay Topics

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Jamie is an orphan who finds a home with his uncle Angus and the family of Awasin family. Peetyuk is a boy in search of answers about himself who finds a home with Angus and the Cree. In what ways does Lost in the Barrens reveal the concept of found families?

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How does the novel portray the clash between traditional ways of life and modern society? What message do you think the author is conveying?

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What does the fawn demonstrate in Jamie and Awasin, and why is it vital to their understanding of themselves?

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