The Wanderer in Africa

by A.L.O.E.

This is an amazing story about a young man who turns his back on his family in order to fulfill his lustful and greedy heart. Far from home, he finds himself in Africa, wasted and hopeless, until...well, of course you will have to read the book. But the main beauty of the story is that it is based on Psalm 32. Each chapter teaches an important spiritual and moral principle.

Genres: Fiction, Christian Fiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1867

About the author

Charlotte Maria Tucker, the English author, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E (a Lady of England), was the daughter of Henry St George Tucker (1771-1851), a distinguished official of the British East India Company. From 1852 till her death she wrote many stories for children, most of them allegories with an obvious moral, and devoted the proceeds to charity. In 1875 she left England for India to engage in missionary work, and died at Amritsar on the 2nd of December 1893.

Reviews

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful retelling of the prodigal son.
Another Lamplighter Theatre Audiobook I’ve listened to countless times.

[Phoebe Hinkle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could've been really interesting, but it would have been better off left as a short story instead of having an equal part sermon mixed in. The characters' dialogue felt VERY unnatural, much too formal and stiff, and the MC had far too much change and inward reflection so soon after his conversion. Pity, because I LOVED The Robber's Cave by the same author. ☹️

[Katie Krombein · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful little book applying Psalm 32. I also loved the author’s biography at the end.

62: Of what need he be afraid to whom death itself, whenever or howsoever it come, is but a messenger of love to hear him to the presence of a Father!

67: Even at that awful time, there was a sense of the presence of God, which strengthened his soul to meet danger, and, if needs be, death itself as a man and a Christian should meet them!

72: How marvelously had the Wanderer been watched over and cared for; —to the hungry, food had been sent; to the friendless, friends; and to the helpless, great deliverance! It sweetened every blessing to David, to regard it as coming directly from God. Thankfulness is the parent of cheerfulness. We may safely affirm, that he who has a heart to praise will never lack something to praise for.

88: But I will call it a Yoke no longer; those who obey Conscience are released from the bit and the bridle; they follow the steps of their master; they are not driven, but led.

95: I will now pass over some months, and change the scene of my story from the wild, glowing waste of Africa, to a quiet little English farm, —and ask my reader to unfasten in thought the latch of its little gate, which is whitened with silvery frost, cross the small garden where the snow lies so thick that every footstep leaves its print, and through the low porch hung with icicles, enter the old picturesque dwelling, which feels so warm and comfortable after the sharp evening air without.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

These audio dramas from Lamplighter Theatre are wonderful stories. They are uplifting and lots of tense situations for the kids. The audio voices are gifted and the music really enhances the story. In this story David is a dreamer who only wants to escape his dreary farm life in rural England. His parents hope to give him adventure and a trade by placing him in the big city of London with his uncle's printing shop. But David wants bigger adventures and succeeds in arriving at an adventure that he might not escape from with his life. But God has other plans.

[the_bookish_took · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audio. It’s Lamplighter so of course it’s absolutely great audio, and the story was also very entertaining and encouraging!

[Hosaena M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of a wilful and selfish lad, who by setting duty before pleasure, found pleasure in his duty.

[Stephanie Jarrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast-paced story of a selfish & willful prodigal son who, after much trial, submits to God. A great read for the family, especially teenagers!

[Michael Schmid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful fictional story based on Psalm 32 addressing the terrible consequences of sin and the wonderful blessing of finding forgiveness in God.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Synopsis: The Wanderer is a prodigal son story about a young man named David who leaves home in search of adventure and riches. He abandons he family on their farm when his father's health is poor and goes to live with his uncle in England. While there, he gets in with the wrong crowd and ends up being sentenced to a year in prison. However, this is only the beginning of his troubles.

My thoughts: Loved this audio version of the book! It kept me company when I had a bad night of sleep. :) I'm always ready for a lamplighter book and this one was just as good and dependable as all the others I've read. Yet another good, wholesome, adventurous tale that the whole family would enjoy listening to/reading.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is a retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son. I laughed, I cried, and I was greatly encouraged. I don't want to give anything away from this one but suffice it to say I will be listening to this one again and again. It's perfect for weary "wanderer's". ;)

I am so in love with these Lamplighter audio's. They are so well done and the stories come to life through the "readings"! I highly recommend this story to all and for all ages!

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tale of the consequences of bad choices and the joy of redemption when those choices are changed. I enjoyed reading this with my children.

[Thomas Arn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Very short book and easy to read but well worth it. It is another version of the story of the prodigal son and it uses Psalm 32 for it's basis.

[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually didn't read this. I listened to the dramatized edition put out by the Lamplighter Theatre.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. The extra half-star is for the scene with David and Jenny in the last episode.