The Backpack Boys - Letters From Exile Magazine - Letters From Exile

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Letters From Exile A Backpack Boys Adventure When Gabriel and Simon arrive in the quiet town of Dapitan for a school project, they expect a sleepy historical trip. What they find instead is a secret waiting to be uncovered—a forgotten book hidden in José Rizal’s library, filled with unsent letters, cryptic verses, and a sketch of a woman without a name. With the help of a young historian named Isa, the boys unravel a story long buried in silence. The letters speak of longing, sacrifice, and a love cloaked in metaphor. But who was Rizal writing to? A lost love? A forbidden muse? Or something far deeper? As they decode hidden messages, a second letter surfaces—one that may have been meant for the revolution itself. A quiet warning. A plea for patience. And perhaps, a final act of protection. Letters From Exile is a gripping fiction, blend of mystery, history, and heart. In this journey through time, two young minds uncover the emotional truths behind a national hero—not just the Rizal who fought, but the Rizal who loved… and doubted… and left behind letters never meant to be found.