Aminas homeland has been ravaged by war for many months, but so far she and her family are safe, together. When a so-called liberating force arrives in the country, the family think their prayers for peace will soon be answered, but they are horribly wrong . . . The country is thrown into yet further turmoil and Aminas family is devastated . . .Through it all, Amina has her imagination to fall back on – of a better place and time. But can her stories get her through this?