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Ruslan's mother died when he was very little and now he lives with his father, Yusuf the mechanic. He works as a waiter in a local restaurant.
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The story takes place in Meulaboh, Indonesia in December of 2005.
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Characters:
Ruslan, an Indonesian teenager who lives in the area that was hit by a tsunami
Sarah, a teenage girl who doesn't care about the Indonesian traditions -
The tsunami hits
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Ruslan's dad goes missing. Sarah & Peter's mom dies and their dad is lost with a broken ankle
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Ruslan steals a motorbike, some oil, and some shoes to go and search for his lost father
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Ruslan finds out his father was not in town when the tsunami hit
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Sarah buries her dead mother and finds Peter stuch under a log with a nasty cough. She realizes he needs a doctor, but they have to search for their dad and their boat.
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Ruslan get stopped at a military checkpoint, and, worrying that he will be imprisoned, escapes.
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Sarah & Peter find a fishing boat and start to go to Calang, where there is a doctor for Peter.
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Sarah & Peter meet up with Ruslan
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Sarah, Peter, and Ruslan are joined by several other survivors
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In Calang there is no doctor that will help Peter
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All of the survivors are put to work transporting bodies
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An American helicopter comes
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The Americans interview Sarah & Peter
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Ruslan finds his dad
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Sarah gets Peter an American doctor
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Sarah & Peter get a search party for their dad
