by Glenn Sorensen

Colleen was mistreated by her father. He was the village leader and a great warrior. She had no choice. She had to do what he told her to do. She was in love with Blaine and they talked about her problem with their friends. Her father died fighting the savages, but the same savages killed Blaine. Colleen was devastated. She changed to a boy and took the name Murphy. He faced ridicule and was avoided by other boys and girls. Despite these hardships, Murphy endured the loneliness and depression and achieved greatness as a great hero and leader.