Katya and the other orphans playing on the slide

Marina was different. She stood patiently waiting at the top of the hill while politely asking each returning child if she might have a turn. Fat chance. The vinyl would be surrendered to someone in the attacking mob while Marina quietly stepped back. Though she was beginning to become frustrated it was not in her nature to fight or quarrel.

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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.