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Ann Patchett

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Part 2: Manaus, Brazil

Chapters 2-5

State of Wonder Chapters 2-5 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: The Trip up the Amazon River and Arrival at the Station

Chapters 6-7

State of Wonder Chapters 6-7 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: Marina’s Life at the Station and Discovering the Lakashi Secret

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Part 5: Mr. Fox Arrives, Climax, and Resolution

Chapters 10-11

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