Yesterday I gave you 10 reasons to get this book, which would feel embarrassingly self-serving except for reason #1.
“A children’s book is a gem if it enables a child to journey into a
bigger world, and a prize if it woos an adult to return to being a child. This
book is an enthralling story that weaves myth, fantasy, and harsh truth about
living in the world while also conveying what it means to become a person of character
in a hostile terrain. As the father of two girls and two granddaughters, I am
especially happy to have a story that magnifies the resilience, courage, savvy,
and playfulness of a girl who embodies what it means to grow in wisdom. I
love this story and can’t wait to read this prize to my grandchildren.”
Dan B. Allender, Professor of
Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology
and Psychology
“Much of the beauty of fiction is its unique ability to transport us
to places we have never been so we can enjoy experiences through the eyes,
hands, and minds of fictional characters. J. A. Myhre’s novels invite boys and
girls to embark on distinctly African adventures that are as exciting as they
are instructive. I think your children—and perhaps also their parents—will love
them.”
Tim Challies, Author; blogger at challies.com
“A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue by Jennifer Myhre captures life in an African
school in vivid detail. A mysterious bird befriends Kiisa, the new girl in
school, when she feels most alone. More than just a story about school and
soccer and adventure, the book also explores universal themes like
self-confidence, standing up for friends, and forgiveness. Worth reading for
parents and kids alike.”
Shel Arensen, Editor of Old Africa
magazine; author of nine children’s books.
“Jennifer Myhre’s grasp of God’s grace and gift of writing are a
marriage made in heaven. A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue—the second entry in
her The Rwendigo Tales
series—is a feast of imagination-fueling, heart-engaging, gospel storytelling.
If Jennifer’s original audience was children and teenagers, then I’m not as old
as my birth certificate indicates. I’ll recommend this book to friends of every
age. Thank you, my sister, for giving us an honest, formula-free, reflection on
the gospel of the kingdom, birthed from your own tears, journey, and
hope-filled heart.”
Scotty Smith, Teacher in Residence,
West End Community Church, Nashville, TN
“Dr. Jennifer Myhre’s stories are birthed from the African outpost
where her husband and family have shared their lives, skills, and hearts for
the cause of the Christ. Each account, written so that her own family would
embrace and rejoice in the power of the gospel, is told in engaging narrative
fiction but also rings true with deep knowledge of the African experience and
biblical hope for all nations.”
Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace
Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
“Kids love
adventure stories. A Bird, a Girl, and a
Rescue will have them begging you to read the next chapter, and each one
seemed to hold a surprise—a great family bedtime story.”
Marty Machowski, Family Pastor; author of The
Ology, The Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, and other gospel-rich
resources for families
“Having lived and worked in rural Africa for
many years, I appreciate Jennifer’s poignant use of allegory to draw the reader
into the wonder, beauty and sadness of life experienced by Kiisa. With vivid
detail, you are quickly drawn into and captivated by Kiisa’s adventures. Don’t
be fooled to think this is just a nice children’s book—it is a powerful read
for anyone at any age.”
Bob
Osborne, Executive
Director, Serge
“The geography, tumult,
and humanity of Africa loom large in this second installment in J. A. Myhre’s The
Rwendigo Tales. Myhre ably brings to life for young adult readers the wild
wonder of the continent, and so much more. As the reluctant boarding schoolgirl
Kiisa takes a leap of faith, we join in her breathless rescue involving
sacrifice and reconciliation—plus one fearless monkey.”
Mindy Belz, Senior editor, World
magazine; author of They Say We Are Infidels
“After reading A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest, I was eagerly anticipating, and then
very excited to see, the arrival of A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue. Here is another delightful tale
from Jennifer Myhre, full of adventure, surprise, and a wonderfully compelling
picture of emerging friendship. There is plenty of excitement here to keep
our full attention as we witness the awakening of bravery and the beauty of
selflessness. A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue both captivates and
teaches. Find a cozy chair and enjoy!”
Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor,
CrossWay Community Church, Bristol, Wisconsin
“Another delightful
gospel-tinged story from Jennifer Myhre. Her storytelling is enchanting. You
won’t be disappointed!”
Paul E. Miller, Author of A Praying Life and A Loving
Life
“Myhre’s delightful
and fast-paced story brings readers to the unfamiliar to explore the familiar.
It is spiritual without being religious; and important without being self-important.
Myhre offers in both Kiisa and her father, Mugisa, compelling characters who
model courage and humility and make us care about them and their choices; what
happens in the story really matters (at many levels). This work of magical
spiritual realism is true in the most important sense of that word.”
Matthew Dickerson, Author of the
medieval historical novel The Rood and the Torc: The Song of Kristinge, Son
of Finn and the fantasy novel The Gifted: Volume 1 of the Daegmon
War, as well as numerous works about fantasy literature and ecology
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