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Caroline, a 17‑year‑old from America, trades a planned summer with friends for a life‑changing opportunity: to help her mother establish an eye clinic for the poor in Cairo, Egypt. The move thrusts her into a bustling, culturally rich city where she meets a charming boy who expands her understanding of love, faith, and privilege. Amid the challenges of living abroad and navigating cultural differences, Caroline learns to balance ambition, compassion, and her own evolving identity.
Set against the backdrop of Cairo’s streets and the tender dynamics between Americans and Egyptians, the story explores the clash and blending of cultures, the realities of charitable work, and the personal growth of a teenager stepping into a new world.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Trish Doller
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