Publisher's Synopsis
The world changed one fall morning in 2001. It was a dark time for many. Some overcame their troubles. Others fell victim to dark influences and old hatreds. Elise, struggling with an almost solitary life at home, wants nothing more than to break free from her shell and her demanding parents, and to enjoy the world around her. Desperate for change, she meets Imalda.The young Muslim girl has challenges of her own that threaten her life. Fate has placed the young girls together at a time when what they need most is friendship and understanding. One just wants to be left alone. The other needs a fresh start. It's a journey unlike any other as cultures collide.