Ambushed in Jaguar Swamp

From SPARK

=== One-sentence summary ===

Based on true facts, this story is about of the young boy who became the first Lengua(Paraguay)Christian.

Description

This is one of a series of Trailblazers books for children. It introduces them to Christian heroes who lived in earlier times. Young Kyemap wants to believe in Jesus. He has learned about Jesus from Mr. Grubb, a missionary to the Lengua Indians of Paraguay during the 1890s. If Kyemap believes, he fears the reactions of the witch doctors.

Considerations

• This is an adventure story that will interest children 8 - 12 years old.
• The black and white drawings help children understand the living conditions of the Lengua people during the 1890's.

Limitations

• Most of the pictures show the entire scene. Three of the pictures show only parts of the people and scenes. They may need to be explained to children who are not picture literate.

Guidelines for Use

• As an audio cassette or CD.
• In Christian schools.
• On Christian radio.

Where to Obtain

Link to Producer or Source Organization

• Bethany House Publishers
• 11400 Hampshire Avenue South
• Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 USA

Cost

$3.47 (USD) on Amazon.com

Producer/Owners

Author/Artist/Producer

• Authors: Dave and Neta Jackson

Artist: Julian Jackson

Current copyright owner

Dave and Neta Jackson,1999

Other Information

If you are interested in translating this children's story into a minority language group, contact Bethany House Publishers. They will help you work out a Creative Commons License agreement.

Reviewed by

Vida, VMS

Date

November 14, 2008