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?

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

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