In Desert & Wilderness

In the 1880s, 14-year-old Polish boy Stanislas (Stas) Tarkowski and 8-year-old English girl Nell Rawlinson find themselves kidnapped in Port Said, Egypt, while their fathers work on the Suez Canal. As they are forced to traverse the perilous Sahara Desert, the children confront numerous challenges, including extreme heat, hunger, and dangerous wildlife. With their resourcefulness and determination, Stas and Nell strive to survive, stay together, and ultimately escape their captors, embarking on a daunting journey to reunite with their fathers. Originally published in 1911, this gripping tale of adventure and resilience continues to captivate listeners.