The first in the Anika Scott series, this story is about a missionary kid (MK) in Kenya. In this book 12 year old Anika tries to overcome her initial dislike of Lisa, the new MK on the field who wants nothing more to go back to the States. At the same time Anika worries that her own family will be forced to leave the field because of her father’s illness. In the face of both frustration and danger, Anika relies on her faith in God, and in the process, she discovers something new about His trustworthiness. Other books in the series include: Tianna the Terrible, Anika’s Mountain, Ambush at Amboseli, and Sabrina the Schemer. These are some of the best Christian books for MKs in this age group, as they deal quite realistically and matter-of-factly with MK life.
Reading level: age 9-13 years