A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star: The Rwendigo Tales Book Three

J A Myhre

ISBN 10: 1945270179 / ISBN 13: 9781945270178

Published by New Growth Press, 2017

About this Item

A Forest, A Flood, and an Unlikely Star is a powerful adventure that follows a young boy?s journey through hardship, tough choices, and the path toward forgiveness.In this third installment of The Rwendigo Tales, readers meet thirteen-year-old Kusiima, whose life is marked by responsibility and loss as he cares for his grandmother and baby sister. When an unexpected trip into a protected forest changes everything, Kusiima is faced with difficult decisions involving danger, justice, and compassion?each one shaping not only his future but the lives of those around him.Blending fast-paced storytelling with real-world issues, this novel explores themes like poverty, environmental stewardship, illness, and the challenge of forgiving deep wounds. As Kusiima encounters unexpected allies and uncovers truths about his past, readers are drawn into a meaningful story that encourages empathy, courage, and the willingness to choose what is right, even when it?s hard.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star: The Rwendigo Tales Book Three
• Publisher: New Growth Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1945270179
• ISBN 13: 9781945270178
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Masso, Acacia
• Condition: Very Good

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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.

About the Author

J. A. Myhre, MD, 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 were written as Christmas presents. The first two books in the series are available at newgrowthpress.com.