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by J. A. Myhre (Author), Acacia Masso (Illustrator)
A Bird, A Girl, and a Rescue is a gripping adventure story that follows a young girl's journey from fear to courage as she discovers her role in a greater rescue.
Set against the rich backdrop of an African valley, this second installment in The Rwendigo Tales introduces readers to eleven-year-old Kiisa, whose life is turned upside down when she is sent away to boarding school. What begins as confusion and heartbreak quickly unfolds into a mysterious and dangerous mission when a talking bird named Njili appears, calling her to take part in a rescue she doesn't yet understand.
Blending magical realism with real-world issues, this page-turning novel explores themes of bravery, forgiveness, family, and purpose in a way that resonates deeply with readers ages eight to fourteen. As Kiisa faces rebels, danger, and her own fears, she learns that true courage means stepping forward even when you're afraid--and that sometimes, in rescuing others, you find healing yourself.
Author Biography
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.
