A refugee camp, crowded with sick and starving people. A teenage girl carries her little brother on her back. They are starving, but they patiently wait their turn. They have walked for miles and seen horrors and been through heartaches that the British nurse who treats them could not even imagine. Where have they come from? And what will happen to them? An adventure story for 11 to 14s.

 

There are 124 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Scripture Union Publishing .

Patricia St. John spent 27 years as a dedicated missionary to North Africa - and was also a prolific children's writer. Her books are loved and treasured around the world. Some have been turned into stirring films. Gripping adventures which cover real life issues are her hall-mark.