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- true story in a cross-cultural setting
- pre-read if child is very young*
- full biblical gospel woven in
- beautiful depiction of God’s saving power
- teaches proper view of suffering
Type: very short chapter book
Ages: 4-7
Author: Larry Dinkins
Illustrator: Drew Thurston
*Possible discussion topics to prepare for:
> spirit doctors & evil spirits
> superstitions
> alcohol & gambling
> “all religions are good”
> some teasing by classmates
All of these are brief and quite gentle–and quickly countered with truth–but you know your own child best! That’s why I suggest a pre-read.
Disclaimer: I could not find a lot of information on the missions organization that sent the missionaries in this story. Please don’t take my high review of the book to be a blind approval of them.
