Jungle Doctor's Enemies
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
This book is based on true happenings and helps to show how God’s power overcomes evil.
Description
This story happens in East Africa during the 1940's. This was before antibiotics were available in Africa. It was before they had vaccinations for smallpox or medicines for infections and diseases. The book is based on true happenings and also teaches many spiritual truths.
Workers at the East African hospital work hard to stop the wide-spread illness of measles that is blinding or killing children in part of East Africa.
African drums beat through the jungle darkness. Mubofu is a young boy who was blinded by measles. After hearing about Jesus he becomes a follower of Jesus.
Although Mubofu physical eyes were blind, he could smell, feel and hear very well. He used these abilities to help other children. At night Mubofu secretly brings other sick children to the hospital for treatment. These children come from his village. The people of his village are enemies of the hospital work. They are also enemies of the Good News of Jesus that is shared at the hospital.
Mubofu disappears. Workers at the hospital suspect this is part of the chief's evil attack on the hospital work. Mubufo is found just before he dies. The African dispenser of medicine quietly comments, “Now Mubufo is seeing”.
The book shows how the power of God overcomes the power of witchcraft and evil.
Considerations
- This is a powerful story of God's love at work in the life of a blind boy.
- It was written for children ages nine through twelve.
- The love of the hospital workers is shown even when they are in danger.
- Parts of the story teach good health practices that children will not forget.
- The book uses some Swahili words but includes the English translation.
- The line drawings add interest to the story.
Limitations
- References to witchcraft may make the book unacceptable in some cultures.
Guidelines for Use
- This story could be used as a radio story with added sound effects.
- It could be used as an audio book with flipchart drawings or drawings in a color book.
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Cost
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Author: Dr. Paul White Illustrator: Graham Wade
Current copyright owner
Other Information
If you are interested in translating this book or any other Jungle Doctor book contact Ruth White at Paul White Productions. Working together you will make a Creative Commons License agreement. There have been many other languages where the publishers have given permission on a royalty-free basis. The translation of the Jungle Doctor books and comic books have totaled over 100 languages.
