For years war has touched the Cambodian village where 12-year-old Dara lives. Bombs have gradually destroyed the huts and temples. Recently, soldiers marched into town and burned all the rice seeds. Now with nothing to eat, Dara and her family are walking to the border. They have heard of a refugee camp near Thailand, far away from danger. The camp is even better than Dara expected. She has all the food she wants and makes wonderful new friends. Most of all, she finally feels safe. But when fighting breaks out near the settlement, she becomes separated from her family. Suddenly Dara must find new strength from within to go on.
