Panama Girl

Fourteen year old Surni is trapped in the depths of the impenetrable Darien jungle with her friends. Escape seems hopeless. No longer a pristine wilderness and the home of her Embera tribe, the Darien is now a refuge for criminals without a conscience. Third book in the Panama Girl series.

Surni has a fulfilling life with her family and indigenous community nestled deep in the jungles of Panama, yet her dreams go far beyond her village. Now twelve, she attends Secondary school in Panama City but faces difficulties coping with bullies who taunt her for her differences. In a desperate venture she discovers that there are many who care about her and will help her achieve her dreams.