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It's a Jungle Out There!: Book One of the Rani Adventures

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As a father of MKs (missionary kids) I raised my children in a setting which was more similar to than different from the Peruvian jungle where Ron Snell grew up. We are back in the United States now, and are having a blast reading It's A Jungle Out There! as a family. The stories may seem outlandish to someone who never lived in a tribal setting, but we can believe it all!

Snell's humour is irresistable, his descriptions vivid enough to leave lasting impressions, and his love of life contagious. All of that makes the book valuable, but woven through the stories are important lessons about life too. I recommend this book highly. It surely would be an important addition to any child's bookshelf (if the child could keep it away from his/her parents!).

"It's a Jungle Out There!" by Ron Snell is a captivating book which tells of Ron Snell's childhood years in the Peruvian jungle. Growing up with the Machiguenga Indians provides the perfect setting for hilarious adventures and mishaps. A great pleasure read or a read-aloud. Adults and kids will enjoy this one. Follow Ron as he loses his heart to the jungle and when you've finished your heart will remain in the jungle too.

This is a great book. Many people would think that it could not possibly be all true, but it is. I am also a missionary kid (MK) and although I never lived in the jungle, I lived through some of these same adventures. The last chapter is especially true (particuarlly for MKs from the '80s). Parts of it were so true that it was hard to read. But it was a great childhood. Ron Snell speaks out for all of us MKs!

It's a jungle out there

by Chris barber

This is a great story.It's exotic, it's funny,and the pictures help you imagine almost exactly what it was like then.The book virtually explains what it's like to be a kid with missionary parents growing up in the jungles of Peru .You also learn about South American tribes such as the Michiguengas.All written with a sense of humor.One of my favorite parts was,when he observed that "When they are laughing you know you're in trouble."
I highly suggest this book to anyone who likes to laugh and learn about other cultures.

I have to say, I thought I'd really enjoy this book. It seemed to have a lot of the kind of stories I like, about exotic countries and adventures. The stories themselves were very good, I can't say believable, because they weren't, but they are all true. It is organized roughly chronilogically, but in places it tends to bounce around a little.

I thought his descriptions of life in the book were excellent, and often hilarious. Especially about the car trip, (hark to all kids who have mother's who love to grip handles when the fathers speed)! However, for some reason, I couldn't get into this book. It took me over a month, in between reading about 10 other books, to finish it! Maybe it is because it is divided into about 16 unrelated stories and I tend to like books that flow, rather than short stories. Anyway, it's a good read if you like this sort of thing, and worth a try to anyone!

This is the first "Jungle" book about a boy named Ronny or "Rani" as he is called in the jungle and his adventures out in the amazon jungle. He has one brother and later in the book two sisters. His parents are missionaries in the amazon jungle to spread the word of god to the Machiguanga tribe abbreviated "Machi".


Well what can I say, this is one of the best books ever written. The type of adventures he has are so unbelievable. From nearly getting sucked down a whirlpool to having Malaria and much more, you will never put down this book. The writing is very sarcastic and funny. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a funny and adventurous book.

A mixture of the hilarious and the poignant, "It's a Jungle Out There" is a thoroughly enjoyable read. His insights into a totally different culture and the total lack of consumerism that was a part of the culture they grew up in was refreshing. His observation that he and his siblings hated to leave the jungle to come to "civilization" was a good commentary...maybe our "civilization" isn't so civil after all.

If you've wondered what it would be like to be a Missionary's Kid, this book will give you a good idea. Sit down and enjoy! Let it take you back to being a kid too!

I bought this book for my 12-year-old daughter, but she raved so much about it that I read it myself. This book is fast-paced, funny, and yet very insightful. While it looks like a children's book at first, any adult will enjoy it too.

Our entire family read this outloud and we laughed hard and long. I'm afraid to let my kids cross the street, wait until you read about this family living in the jungle and what they let their kids do! True story. Helped my kids have a sense of what brave is and enabled them, in turn, to take courage! We liked everything in the series that we read.

I really enjoyed readind this book. Ron Snell is a very sarcastic aouther. i would recomend this book to anyone