A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World

The Rwendigo Tales #4

by J.A. Myhre, Acacia Masso (Illustrator)

In A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World, A doctor volunteering in a village plagued by a mysterious virus wakes up on a deserted island injured, sick, and near death with no memory of how he got there. As Dr. Mujuni slowly regains his memory, he pieces together the horrific reality of what happened to the community and learns just how far the government-backed officials will go to silence all knowledge of the epidemic. As a young girl named Nyakato, the only other survivor, nurses him back to health, the doctor must devise a plan to make their way back to the mainland, but what they discover on their journey is even more dangerous than they could ever imagine.

Through a series of perils and hazards, Mujuni and Nyakato must fight for more than their own lives, learning the true cost of overcoming evil and greed. Through their adventures, readers will find hope in the midst of great loss, triumph and courage in the midst of death and injustice, and love in the midst of darkness.

Genres: Fiction

192 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2018

Reviews

[Theron John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fictional tale is a captivating story informing the young person on African culture while teaching them about the fight of good and evil. If you know or are a pre-teen or teen (ideally ages 11-14) who loves reading fictional tales that deal with matters of truth and expand your cultural horizon, consider this gripping page-turner on the fight of good and evil.

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[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is it like to grow up in Africa? That's what J.A. Myhre sought to depict for her children through her Rwendigo Tales. Originally written as Christmas presents, but now, a gift shared with a wider audience, Myhre shows rather than tells her readers what it is like to grow up in Africa. Her experience as a doctor who has served with Serge in East Africa for over two decades uniquely qualifies her to present the distinct challenges of those living in the African jungles. A Fever, a Flight, and A Fight for the World is the fourth book in her series, aimed at youth, which takes us on a journey with "A doctor volunteering in a village plagued by a mysterious virus...and a young girl...the only other survivor..." who find themselves on a deserted island. Each chapter leaves you wanting to read the next.

Like the previous title in this series, I thoroughly enjoyed A Fever, a Flight, and A Fight for the World over an afternoon and evening. Although it doesn't expressly tell how the Gospel makes a difference in the character's lives or how the Gospel gives hope to those facing sin and suffering, it lends itself well to that discussion. Myhre's writing continues to be engaging, wholesome, and age-appropriate while avoiding over-simplicity in vocabulary, plot, and conflict and is a thought-provoking introduction to life in Africa.

[Rosalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is geared toward kids ages 8 - 12, and I found it quite interesting. It's a story of a doctor in Africa, one who's on the run, do to an epidemic of some kind, and he's not sure exactly what's going on. The story begins when he wakes up and finds himself on a deserted island.

What he does next, well that brings you to the adventure part of the story. It seems that someone is determined that he should stay away. Or else they want him dead...

This is the fourth book in a series, and I think I could have 'gotten' this story better if I would have read the earlier books first.

In spite of that, I think this is a book that kids who like adventure, and maybe also missionary stories, will appreciate this one.

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[Vicky Sluiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for pre-teens and teens, they will enjoy the action and battle of good vs evil. Set in Africa, Myhre teaches a lot about the culture, including a glossary to help the reader understand the story.

For two decades Author J. A. Myhre actually served as a doctor in the area in which this book is set. Doctoring during the ebola outbreak helped Myhre to craft this story and caused fiction to feel real.

A compelling adventure book, it teaches readers significant truths about integrity, winning over evil, and being brave enough to make a difference in the world. I recommend it for your teen reader.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the final installment of the Rwendigo Tales, a man must make a decision to stand against evil despite terrible odds of his own survival. The author, who, along with her husband, served as medical missionaries during the Ebola viral breakout in Africa knows her subject personally and writes a terrific story. Such a timely book in this time of Covid and pandemic fright. Although the author wrote this book for her children, it is a book that would be enjoyed by adults as well and produce interesting discussion. 50% of royalties go to a Rwendigo Fund to empower kids like those found in these tales.

[Anisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this entire series. Dr. Myhre's writing is well balanced between description that transports the reader into the story and dialogue that makes her books hard to put down. The world she paints is ripe with reminders that though there is real and intimidating darkness, light breaks in and shines even brighter. I am both entertained and encouraged by these books, and I hope that the stories will especially linger in the minds of younger readers as they determine the causes for which they will stand and fight.

[victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing, extraordinary writing and exciting to read at the same time with that also come with an adventure story that will bring you to African the pleas that still need to an explore with the place like island, that will need full skills to live and with a different culture, This story of this book will give us to leaning of good and evil but still full of hope, glimpses of redemption and beauty in spite to all of us. I highly recommend to everyone must to read this book. “ I received complimentary a copy of this book from I read with Audra Jennings Book program”.

[Emma Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great conclusion to the series!

[Hannah Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Myhre has a unique writing style, but this is a good book: a tale of justice and healing, a tale of mercy and truth.

[Carrie Dehart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved this whole series, which we've used as family read-alouds. Stories of life in East Africa, mixing reality with hope. Many good family discussions have come from these books!