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1. Why is Miyax in the middle of the tundra at the beginning of the book?

Miyax, a thirteen-year-old girl, finds herself lost in the middle of the tundra because she decided to run away from her husband.

2. What does Miyax intend to do when she gets to the ocean?

When Miyax gets to the ocean, she intends to get a job on The North Star, the ship that brings supplies each August to the towns on the Arctic Ocean.

3. Where is Miyax ultimately heading when she runs away and where will she stay?

Miyax plans to escape to San Francisco, where her pen pal Amy lives. Amy calls her "Julie" and always writes, "When are you coming to San Francisco?" Miyax is counting on Amy and her family to house and protect her when she finally finds her way there.

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