HEATHER BARLOW HAS always been idealistic, and now that she has finished high school, she’s ready to make a difference in the world. After gr...
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Jul 12, 2011
Dara
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Heather Barlow is a character I was really able to connect with. This book showed me that there is a lot out there that I really haven't seen and experienced. I think it was also very brave of her sister to head off to Africa even after everything she had to go through when her sister, finally home, got sick with a deadly disease. Her sister, although not eager to go at first, ends up being almost more adventerous then her older sister. She also dealt better with a lot the things she saw and ex
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Jun 04, 2008
Angela M.
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This is a two novel book.The first part of the book was about a girl named Heather. She travels to Africa with a mission group on a hospital mercy ship to help people out that are in need. She meets Ian McCollum, who helps her along the way, dealing with death, disease, famine, and much more. The second part of the book is about Heather's sister Amber. She is going with her mother to Africa in place of Heather, because she was unable to go. This book is great for anyone that is intersted in Afri
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Mar 15, 2010
Isabel
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i love all of Lurlene McDaniel's books, but this one in particular dazzled more than the rest.
Feb 19, 2009
Mariya
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best book I've ever read. it was so emotional. i sobbed for three straight days!
Mar 10, 2011
Paytience
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You sometimes need to get out side your comfert zone to feel something wonderful.
Jun 22, 2007
Angela
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It gets the third star because of the interesting setting (Africa, teens on an aid mission). The writing itself isn't that great - it seemed kind of flat. But overall not a bad read.
Aug 20, 2007
Saoirse
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I loved thhis book! well actually its 2 books but both of them are so awesome. You can't help but cry at the end it is so sad.
Aug 09, 2007
Rachel
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This is what sparked the ambition in my heart to help and brought about my connection with the beautiful country of Africa.
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