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Lost in the Barrens is a 1956 children's novel by Farley Mowat. Later editions used the title Two Against the North . It won Governor General's Award in 1956 and the Canada Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award in 1958.
- Farley Mowat, Charles Geer
- 1956
A novel by Farley Mowat about two boys who get lost in the Arctic and face dangers from different tribes and nature. Learn about the plot, characters, themes and analysis of this middle grade adventure story.
After his parents tragically die in a car crash and his scholarship money dries up, Jamie (Nicholas Shields) is sent away from his prep school to the icy regions of northern Canada.
- (20)
- Michael J.F. Scott
- TV-PG
- Evan Adams
Two boys, a white boy and a Native American who are fast friends are lost in the barren northlands of Canada and must prepare for winter on their own. There are a lot of interesting details about how the boys survive, and nice touches of mystery like the discovery of Viking ruins.
- (2.7K)
- Mass Market Paperback
"Lost in the Barrens" is a captivating adventure novel by Farley Mowat, set in the harsh and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The story follows two teenagers, Jamie and Awasin, as they navigate the treacherous Barrens, encountering challenges that test their survival skills and their friendship.
Feb 1, 1985 · To survive, they build an igloo, battle a towering grizzly bear, track several wolves, slaughter caribou for food and clothing. Two lost huskies they tame bring companionship--and maybe a way home from their dangerous adventure.
- Farley Mowat
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Lost in the Barrens Book descriptions 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.
