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A Question of Yams is a Christian missionary tale set in a West African village where yam crops are vital for survival. The story centers on Kuri, a boy whose father shifts from ancestral spirit worship to worship of the Bible’s God amid a severe drought. As the crops fail, the village leaders accuse Kuri’s father of inviting divine punishment, and the future of the village hangs in the balance. The narrative explores faith, cultural conflict, and the hope for divine intervention, all presented in a chapter book format suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Gloria Repp
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