The Rwendigo Tales Series

The Rwendigo Tales Series
J. A. Myhre, Acacia Masso (Illustrator)
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The Rwendigo Tales Series | Bundle/Package | By J. A Myhre
The Rwendigo Tales Series
J. A. Myhre, Acacia Masso (Illustrator)
Sale price $71.96

The Rwendigo Tales by J.A. Myhre is a captivating four-book series that transports readers aged 8–14 into the heart of Africa through adventurous narratives that intertwine magical realism with real-world challenges. Each standalone story follows a young protagonist—like Mu, Kiisa, or Kusiima—as they embark on quests filled with danger, discovery, and moral dilemmas, reflecting themes of courage, forgiveness, and hope. Inspired by Myhre's two decades of medical missionary work in East Africa, these tales offer an authentic glimpse into African culture and landscapes, making them both educational and spiritually enriching for young readers.

What’s Included:

  • A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest
  • A Bird, A Girl, and a Rescue
  • A Forest, A Flood, and an Unlikely Star
  • A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World

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 The Rwendigo Tales.

Acacia Masso grew up in Africa and has a master's degree in art therapy from Drexel University. She has illustrated all four books in The Rwendigo Tales series authored by J. A. Myhre.

Author: J. A Myhre

Partner Organization: Serge

Format: Bundle/Package

Age Level: 12-14 Years

Series: The Rwendigo Tales

BISAC Category 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Action & Adventure

Weight: 2

Height: 8.5 in

Width: 5.5 in

Depth: 2 in

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Emily
Excellent for older kids and adults

I highly recommend this series. The four books are a fantastic window into Africa with beautiful themes of perseverance through difficulty, hope, redemption, forgiveness, and more. Age range probably 8th grade and up, depending on maturity. Exercise caution for sensitive readers.

Some of the content is pretty heavy, but it is inspired by real-life experiences in African villages where there is poverty, limited healthcare, and rebel activity. The author doesn’t shy away from including some horrible things that happened in her area, but it isn’t glorified and evil is portrayed as evil.

Some topics to be aware of when considering age-appropriateness for your child: There are orphans where parents were lost to violence or disease, an animal friend is killed, rebels capture children but they escape, a child has AIDS with limited access to medicine, there are outbreaks of a deadly disease.

These books are laced with hope as you experience beautiful culture, imagery, and journeys.