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Heather Barlow has always been an idealist and now that she’s finished high school, she’s ready to make a difference in the world. After graduation, she joins a mission group on a hospital mercy ship sailing to Africa. Once she’s left the ship on the Kenyan coast and is stationed at a hospital... read more
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Characters edit
- Heather Barlow: She is the main character in the book that goes sailing to Africa to help out.
- Ian McCollum: He is from native Scotland, and he is among the medical staff in Uganda.
Quotes edit
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“The Mercy Ship was a floating hospital. And a vision of hope.”
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“You won’t be there to get them off my case.”
Amber
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‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’
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First Sentence edit
"I can't believe you're giving up your entire summer and fall instead of going to college, Heather.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Mercy Trilogy. (standard series)
Followed by Angel of Hope.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lurlene McDaniel (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0553570838
Page Count: 224 pages
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0553570838
Page Count: 224 pages
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Health › Personal Hygiene
- Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Health › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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