Gala Rising

A three year old girl is found on the doorstep of a Denver, Colorado area church. Pinned to her silk robe is a note that reads, 'Take care of her. She's very special.' She speaks no language that anyone, even the expert from the University, can recognize.She is taken to a local doctor for treatment of the wounds that cap both of her ears. His heart goes out to her, and when the church and local authorities fail to find anyone to claim her, he and his wife adopt her. They call her Alice, because one word that she keeps repeating reminds them of an old children's book.Seventeen years later, the Earth is dying. Severe earthquakes, fires , floods, and other natural disasters threaten to tear it apart. With her cat and her boyfriend, Alice goes on an unbelievable journey to discover her roots, and save the earth from destruction