REBECCA and LEAH, 8 and 5 years old, are the two daughters
of DANIEL, a brave rebel fighter in Galilee. Daniel is also a
childhood friend of Samuel’s and when his fighting jeopardises
the lives of his two children, he sends them to live with
Samuel’s family.
Rebecca, the older daughter, has a basic understanding of the
peril they’re in and so, to a certain extent, she acts as Leah’s
surrogate mother. Leah might not be as aware as Rebecca, but
she’s bright and adventuresome and funny, too. Consequently,
she gets into more than her fair share of trouble... which
sometimes threatens the family’s underground connections
and even their very lives. It’s hard, however, not to forgive her.
Macky’s wayward, feathered friend, PONTIUS is an African
Grey Parrot with an apparently insatiable appetite - “Starvin’
here!” is one of his favourite phrases. When Macky needs
him, Pontius can usually be relied on to turn up and help his
master, but otherwise the parrot comes and goes as he pleases;
now you see him, now you don’t. Pontius is not popular with
centurions and often succeeds in annoying Macky’s parents
too, when his quirky vocabulary and brilliant mimicry are the
source of humour and chaos.
L
eah &
R
ebecca
P
ontius
5
1
You’d think we
could’ve at least
waited ‘til breakfast
I wouldn’t let her
anywhere near
my hair
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