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The Flame Tree
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication date
July 1, 2004
Pages
276
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780689863332
ISBN-10
0689863330
Dimensions
1.25 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.85 lbs.
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Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$16.95
Other format details
juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
As the son of American missionaries working in Indonesia, Isaac's parent's hospital is threatened, there are bombings, and Isaac is taken hostage by Islamic fundamentalists; causing him to stay true to his Christian beliefs while gaining an understanding of the teachings of Islam during his time in captivity.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Isacc is the son of American missionary doctors in Java, Indonesia. He loves his surroundings and feels secure that his friendship with Ismail, who is Muslim, is as solid as the majestic flame tree in the mission school's yard. However, when an Islamic fundamentalist group threatens the hospital where Isaac's parents work, the tightly knit community unravels. Amid terrorist bombings, Isaac is taken hostage. While in captivity, he must confromt the conflicts between his Christian upbringing and the teaching of Islam...
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