The "girl next door" is a great choice of words.
Sophie wants to know what lies beyond her island home as well.
She also has a wonderful wild and free spiritness about her as
well. I hope this helps. Best of luck to your friend!
B
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien