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International—Intrigue—Injustice

Readers’ Group Guidelines and study questions

“It’s all here—foreign intrigue, romance, suspense, danger, vulnerable children, compassion, and love. Anne de Graaf goes for the heart—yours—and touches it at many levels. Discover with her the irony of peace in places of war, light in the darkness of conflict. Discover hope and a God who cares and touches people at unexpected times and places of life. Based on actual stories of children the author has interviewed, Into the Nevernight will take you places you’ve never been before. You’ll be glad you went.”

—Terry Madison, President/CEO, Open Doors USA

· What is your personal response to the story?

· What shocked you most and why?

· What is the gift that you walked away with?

· Anne de Graaf wrote the story with hidden layers— name some unexpected gifts at unexpected times.

· What role does naming play in the story?

· Are all the children our children?

· What one thing does this story make you feel passionate about?

Reviews and reader comments

“As an international negotiator, Owen's current assignment is to help bring peace to war-torn Mozambique.  Owen invites his wife and young son to meet him for an African vacation, unaware that opposing guerrilla factions intend to use any means necessary to prevent Owen from achieving a lasting peace.                              An accomplished storyteller, de Graaf engages readers with two compelling stories, intertwining the nightmares of a kidnapped American family with the horrific experiences of a young African boy surviving the ravages of war. The result is a powerful, action-filled thriller interspersed with spiritual reflections on God's presence even in the worst circumstances.  This novel highlights children's helpless plight in war-stricken Africa.  It succeeds admirably as an educational tool for this topic, but also can be confidently recommended to readers who enjoy the adrenaline rush of political intrigue and suspense novels.”

--Susan Dunman, CBA Marketplace, June 2003, pg. 92