Through the Desert

"Through the Desert" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a story that tells of two young companions, Stasch Tarkowski and Little Nell, who face great danger and uncertainty in Egypt during a time of rebellion and political chaos. This story, set in the early 1900s, follows the kids as they journey through unpredictable lands, dealing with problems such as loyalty, friendship, and bravery while trying to survive in a very dangerous situation. Starting in Port Said, the children must deal with a fast-changing world as they get ready for exciting adventures which will be changed quickly by kidnappings and the need to fend for themselves, along with the anxieties that go along with it.