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A Question of Yams: A Missionary Story Based on True Events

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It's actually a children's book but I feel like a kid anyway, so hey. I think kids (ages 6-7) would really enjoy this story, and come away inspired by simple faith in a mighty God. My favorite thing is how the author expresses the important ideas in this story so skillfully and yet so simply. It's not a dramatic "miracle" story, it's just a story of trust and genuine friendship with God -- the rest and peace that comes from knowing that He is in control and has our best good in mind, and the influence that such obvious peace has on those around us. I can tell the author has a good understanding of the people of Papua New Guinea and I loved the pencil-sketch illustrations. It made me feel like I was right there in the bush with Kuri -- like I could go sit down with my friends in their bush houses and talk the night away. . . I miss PNG. This is an excellent missionary story, based on true events, that shows how Christianity can drastically change man's understanding of the world around him and forever make him thankful for taking that first step away from the old ways. . . ."Taste and see that the Lord is good. . ."

About simple faith, simple confrontation with evil spirits, and God's faithfulness to those who have faith in He Who is faithful. Told from the child's perspective, but as an adult it is very easy to see how much courage it took for his father to take the stand he did, and how God had to supernaturally work. Also a refreshing reminder of how much the simple faith of a parent impacts the eternal life of a child. The child does not become a believer because he is convinced by the Bible. That's how the father became a believer. The boy is convinced that the Bible is true because he sees his father stand on it and sees God back him up.

Great book, I love reading this to my kids. Its a pretty easy read, larger print and not too long. Love having good stories for my kids to read, There is so much garbage out there its hard to find and this ones a gem.

Part of SonLight homeschool curriculum. It was a bit slower in action than he's use to, and he struggled a little more than usual with the comprehension questions, but he had no problems finishing it. Didn't read it myself, but what I understood with the questions, I found it inspiring.

I ordered this book for my daughter. It is just as described and was shipped promptly. It arrived in excellent condition and I know she will enjoy it for Christmas.