Flight of the Fugitives: Introducing Gladys Aylward

Set in 1934 China, the story follows six-year-old Mei-en, who fears being sold to a foreign woman. Instead, she is taken in by the kind missionary Gladys Aylward. As Mei-en adjusts to her new life, their world is shattered by bombings, putting her and nearly a hundred orphaned children in grave danger. With the enemy closing in, they must flee over the mountains to survive. The narrative highlights themes of compassion, resilience, and the bond formed between a caregiver and her charges amidst chaos.