A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star (Rwendigo Tales #3) by J. A. Myhre -- Book Tour Review

10/25/2017

About the Book

Follow along with thirteen-year-old Kusiima in the third book of J.A. Myhre’s The Rwendigo Tales.
Just thirteen years old, Kusiima has no time for school, sports, or hanging out with the other boys in his African village. With no father or mother to take care of him, he works long hours to support his grandmother and sickly baby sister. Then one day, Kusiima’s life suddenly changes when he travels into a nearby protected forest. In the forest, Kusiima is presented with many choices, all with uncertain outcomes. Should he go along with illegal logging? Help to save an endangered baby gorilla? Follow a donkey to who knows where?
With each choice, Kusiima has to make yet another decision about what is right in front of him. As he does, he meets a mysterious doctor who holds the key to his past and his future. In the end, Kusiima is faced with the hardest choice of all. Can he forgive a great wrong and heal a broken relationship?
Readers of all ages won’t want to put down this exciting book that addresses current realities like AIDS, malnutrition, and environmental destruction, all set in a richly detailed African adventure story. Following along as Kusiima makes his decisions, readers will find themselves considering their own choices and growing in empathy for others. This action-packed tale of a boy, his sister, and an orphaned gorilla is also a clear call to give up bitterness and forgive deep hurts, restoring broken lives and relationships.

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About the Author

J. A. Myhre serves as a doctor with Serge in East Africa where she has worked for over two decades. She is passionate about health care for the poor, training local doctors and nurses, promoting childhood nutrition and development, and being the hands of Jesus in the hardest places. She is married to her best friend and colleague Scott, and together they have raised four children for whom many of her stories were written as Christmas presents.

Review

Book three in the Rwendigo Tales series, A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star by J.A. Myhre is a fun adventure read for kids. From page one, Myhre brings to life the many delightful characters with excellent and captivating story telling. The rich culture of Africa as well as the beautiful and imaginative fantasy world brought to life in the book are both interesting and enchanting. Young readers will not want to miss or put down this delightful and charming African fantasy tale!

Genre: children’s, fantasy, cultural, Africa, Christian
Publisher: New Growth Press
Publication date: September 18, 2017
Number of pages: 144

A review copy of this book was provided by the LitFuse. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.