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Synopsis
"It was only meant to be a brief detour. But then Lauren finds herself trapped in a town called Lost on the edge of a desert, filled with things abandoned, broken and thrown away. And when she tries to escape, impassible dust storms and something unexplainable lead her back to Lost again and again. The residents she meets there tell her she's going to have to figure out just what she's missing--and what she's running from--before she can leave. So now Lauren's on a new search for a purpose and a destiny. And maybe, just maybe, she'll be found..."--
Is The lost appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A metaphorical fantasy about a young woman who must confront what she's running from before she can move forward. Features mild supernatural elements and a contemplative tone with minimal violence or romance.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Lauren's journey of self-discovery and the mysterious town where lost things—and people—end up.