A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star - Couverture souple

Myhre, J. A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1945270179 ISBN 13 : 9781945270178

Editeur : New Growth Press, 2017

Synopsis

A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star is a gripping and heartfelt adventure that follows one boy’s struggle for survival, courage, and forgiveness in the heart of Africa.

Thirteen-year-old Kusiima works tirelessly to care for his grandmother and baby sister, leaving no time for school or play. When a trip into a nearby protected forest leads him into a web of danger and difficult choices—illegal loggers, endangered animals, and hidden secrets—his life takes an unexpected turn. Along the way, Kusiima encounters a mysterious doctor who may hold the key to understanding his past and shaping his future.

As floods, betrayal, and loss test his resolve, Kusiima must choose between anger and forgiveness—and discover the kind of courage that heals hearts and restores hope. This moving story combines thrilling adventure with themes of compassion, redemption, and environmental care, inviting readers to think deeply about the choices that define us all.

• Blends action and emotional depth with moral and spiritual insight.
• Highlights real-world issues like poverty, illness, and conservation through a relatable, faith-based story.
• Encourages readers to confront injustice with courage and respond to hurt with forgiveness.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

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 The Rwendigo Tales books were written as Christmas presents. Jennifer is the author of A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest; A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue;;A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star; and A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World.

Acacia Masso grew up in Africa and is finishing her BA in art therapy in the United States. She has illustrated all four books in The Rwendigo Tales series authored by J. A. Myhre.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New Growth Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1945270179
• ISBN 13: 9781945270178
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Masso Acacia
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: New Growth Press; https://newgrowthpress.com/; ; Grafenberger Allee 277, 40237 D?sseldorf, DE; D?sseldorf; 40237; Allemagne