A seven-year-old Muslim girl loses her mother in a car accident. In the blink of an eye, she goes from her safe, comfortable home in the United States to a place she never expected: Palestine. She must quickly learn how to deal with a big family and a young stepmother. Despite the tragic chaos of her new life, the young girl holds onto one dream: she will return to the United States, where her life will truly begin. The path is not easy. She must travel through much darkness to find light, but she holds tight to the old expression: ?Dreams do come true.? This is inspired by a true story of a girl?s loss of her mother and how she was forced to cope. If the Light Can Find Its Way will help orphans and lonely teens see that rough times come?but they also go. It is possible to overcome past tragedy. It?s hard work in the beginning, but with determination, we can heal and achieve our greatest dreams.