pThe story of Lisenka continues. Russia and persecution have been left far behind, but new challenges face Lisenka. How can a German-speaking girl thrive in a school that only teaches in English Is her dream to learn to read going to be crushed in America, too How can she deal with the class bully who belittles her or classmates who make fun of her clothes Will bed bugs in their used mattresses actually be a blessing What is God's will for her in the springtime of her life Follow along with this brave young girl as she explores her new world. This fictional story is based on true eventsbr ppMy Storybr I grew up in a small Ohio town, attended a small Lutheran grade school and have a small-town attitude. After college and four children, I began to write, including the original version of this book. In 1995, my husband Tom and I started a group travel business, Tom's Christian Tours TCT. My small-town attitude entered the jet-set age. TCT took me to all corners of the USA and to 75 diff