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Juvenile Literature

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National Book Awards Winners & Finalists

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Katherine Marsh

Middle grade

Novel

Fiction

Guide

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Study Guide

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Overview

Get ready to explore The Lost Year and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

The Lost Year Summary and Study Guide

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Background

The Lost Year Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-15

The Lost Year Chapters 1-15 Summary & Analysis

Chapters 16-34

The Lost Year Chapters 16-34 Summary & Analysis

Chapter 35-Epilogue

The Lost Year Chapter 35-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

The Lost Year Character Analysis

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Themes

The Lost Year Themes

Symbols & Motifs

The Lost Year Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

The Lost Year Important Quotes with Page Numbers

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Essay Topics

The Lost Year Essay Topics

The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine

The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine