Fun and adventures in the jungles of Papua, New Guinea

Where the Jungle Calls is a wholesome, engaging book for the whole family to enjoy.

Rose lives in the big city. But one day her life changes forever... Rose, her twin sister Penny and their brother Peter find themselves swept away into a great adventure, sailing the blue Pacific to a mission school deep in the jungles of Papua. There they become adventurers and explorers in their own wild kingdom. They swim and fish in the rivers and make huts and gardens where they grow pineapples, peanuts, and bananas. They chase huge emerald and blue butterflies. They run barefoot and free, and imagine themselves as Tarzan and Jane, swinging on vines through the jungle.

But there are hidden dangers lurking: snakes, scorpions, jerry-wars, malaria – and in the rivers, fearsome crocodiles...

** Winner, 2021 Christian Indie Award (Children’s 8-12 years)

REVIEWS:

“So exciting!! Every chapter is so exciting that we just want to keep reading more! It sounds like such a different place, and it is so interesting to learn all about it. When we close our eyes, we can imagine being there having the adventures ourselves.” Zelda (8)

“I laughed so much! But there are some parts I wouldn’t have liked to see – like the crocodile.” Sara (6)

“The kids are so quiet and enthralled while I’m reading to them and then beg for more whenever I finish a chapter (I’m happy to oblige them as am enjoying it a lot myself!). We are learning lots together as a family, you really bring the jungle and all its creatures alive!” Janie (mother)

Format: Paperback | 288 b&w pages | 90 pencil drawings | 8-12 years, family read-aloud
Dimensions: 215 x 155 x 15mm | 350g
ISBN13: 978-0-9951123-1-5
Publisher: Boom Tree Publishing
Publication Date: 2020
Publication country: New Zealand