Follows Viola as she survives brutality in war-torn Sudan, makes a perilous journey, lives as a refugee in Egypt, and finally reaches Portland, Maine, where her quest for freedom and security is hampered by memories of past horrors and the traditions her mother and other Sudanese adults hold dear. Includes historical facts and a map of Sudan. Interest Level: YA ATOS Book Level: 4 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 155850EN Reading Counts Level: 4.5 Reading Counts Points: 10 Lexile Measure: 630 Lexile Code: HL (High-Low).