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Lost in the Barrens - Collector's Edition
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 2,444 Ratings and 233 Reviews

Book Description
Awasin, a Cree Indian boy, and Jamie, a Canadian orphan living with his uncle, the trapper Angus Macnair, are enchanted by the magic of the great Arctic wastes. They set out on an adventure that proves longer and more dangerous than they could have imagined. Drawing on his knowledge of the ways of the wilderness and the implacable northern elements, Farley Mowat has created a memorable tale of dar... More
Book Information
PublisherMcclelland & Stewart Ltd
BindingHardcover (26 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages244
ISBN-100771065531
ISBN-13978-0771065538
Publication Date01/01/1980
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About Farley Mowat (Author) : Farley Mowat is a published author, compiler, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Farley Mowat include Whale for the Killing, Snow Walker, Sibir M... more
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10/10/2009 Nicole Acomb said:
I can imagine that some children have difficulty pronouncing some of the names in the story, but this is good to improve reading through sounding out words. I also liked how well things were explained by the author through the narrative and Awasin. For example, explaining that “caribou were a kind... more

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4/1/2009 David Zethmayr said: Two near-adult boys of distinct cultures are up against survival away from home, working through several critical mistakes in judgment. Rich with practical arctic and subarctic lifecraft lore. Mowat's scientific training and field observation skills shine with his honed storytelling skills.
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2/13/2008 Vivien K. tagged as: I recommend, I read

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