After devising a plan of action, they launched a raft and encountered several obstacles they never considered. Delight yourself by reading this true story which has a little geography, history, humor, suspense, and adventure that four friends experienced in 1975 while they lived in the Philippines. This great ocean adventure was written to record the facts from one of the author's life experiences, sharing her story with young readers and her grandchildren. By the grace of God and his mercy, each of these rafters was able to overcome many things. Gayla Luna lives in Comanche, Oklahoma, with her husband, Raul, of forty-three years, daughter, Monica, and granddaughter, Angelina.