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After becoming a missionary in China in the early 1930s, Gladys Aylward adopts several orphans and strives to save nearly a hundred more during the war. Her journey becomes a metaphor for the mission and the strength of faith, offering a compelling story of compassion, sacrifice, and the power of human kindness.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dave Jackson
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