The boulder cracked. Corners of the judge’s mouth turned upward as she read Russian words from the first page of the book. By page three a full-blown smile was undeniable. Before she finished, her Honor realized she had let down her guard. The poker face returned to the bench.

“She’s talking to you. Stand up!” Anya told me. I quickly rose and tried to look as much like a tin soldier as Anya

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About the Author

John M. Simmons is an adoption advocate and author of the award-winning novels The Marvelous Journey Home and To Sing Frogs. John performs television and radio interviews and writes editorials to share his experience with special needs and international adoption. He appears at book clubs, and is a frequent guest speaker for various groups to increase adoption awareness. He and his wife have three biological sons and six adopted children.