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During the civil war in Cambodia, 12-year-old Dara and her family are forced to flee to the Thai-Cambodian border. Separated from her family, Dara must find her way back home while facing the challenges of war. This title is being reissued as part of the Marshall Cavendish Classics: Literary Fiction series to introduce Singapore literature to a new generation of readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd

When the civil war in Cambodia erupts, 12-year-old Dara and her family are forced to leave their home and flee to the Thai-Cambodian border, where they find food, refuge, and friends. However, this security is short-lived as fighting and shelling hit the camp. In the ensuing chaos, Dara is separated from her family, and it will take everything she has and more to bring the people she loves back together again.

This title is being reissued under the new Marshall Cavendish Classics: Literary Fiction series, which seeks to introduce some of the best works of Singapore literature to a new generation of readers. Some have been evergreen titles over the years, while others have been unjustly neglected.

Dara and her family are refugees, seeking safety and a new life in a foreign land. They arrive at a camp on the Thai-Cambodian border, where they are met with kindness and generosity from the local community. However, their peace is shattered when the camp is attacked by the Khmer Rouge, a brutal regime that seeks to destroy anyone who opposes them.

Dara is separated from her family during the attack and must brave the dangers of the jungle to find them. She faces hunger, thirst, and the threat of wild animals, but she is determined to survive and reunite with her loved ones. Along the way, she meets other refugees who have also been separated from their families, and they form a bond of friendship and support.

Despite the odds, Dara is able to reunite with her family and find safety in a new village. However, the scars of their experience remain with them, and they must learn to live with the loss and trauma of the civil war. Dara's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

The Marshall Cavendish Classics: Literary Fiction series is a valuable addition to the literature of Singapore and seeks to introduce readers to the rich and diverse literary heritage of the country. The series includes works by some of Singapore's most celebrated authors, such as Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, and his wife, Lee Suk-Yee.

In conclusion, Dara's story is a powerful and moving testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity. The Marshall Cavendish Classics: Literary Fiction series is a valuable addition to the literature of Singapore and seeks to introduce readers to the rich and diverse literary heritage of the country.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 115 x 179 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814974578