"Incident at Badamyâ" by Dorothy Gilman (Preowned Paperback)

1950 Burma: Gen Ferris, 16, must flee after her missionary father commits suicide. Her knapsack holds $100 US, a slingshot, a magical Burmese puppet, and the New York City, USA address of an unknown aunt. Imprisoned with six other lost travelers by Red Chinese, she vows to escape; never dreaming who will come to her aid.

This is a used copy in good condition.