Not A Drop To Drink
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Melissa, a young girl is fighting a battle. A very big battle. The battle of life or death
In her country there has been a massive drought. Most of the people have died in her country from the drought. But there is some still living, this includes her friend Amelia, Amelia's mum, her mum, herself and a few more people who were left. After seeing her baby brother die from dehydration, Melissa get's inspired by her mum to go on a quest and find water and food to save the living.
Will she do it?
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