Paul White was an Australian missionary doctor serving the Lord in Tanganyika (now Tanzania). His books are beautifully-written, exciting stories of true-life situations, with relevant applications for modern young readers (suggested age range 7 to 11).
Jungle Doctor and the Whirlwind
There is a stranger in the hospital compound. His pockets are brimming with money, and his clothes seem brighter than the sunset. Will the staff be deceived by his charm and his smooth words of fame and fortune?
Jungle Doctor on the Hop
There is a mysterious illness plaguing the village. Many are very ill and a dozen have died already. The people fear it’s the witchdoctor’s magic. Will the Jungle Doctor be able to solve the mystery?
Jungle Doctor spots a Leopard
A killer leopard, which only has four toes on one foot, is closing in on the village. Old ex-chief Madole is also missing a finger on one hand. Could he be turning himself into a leopard as revenge on those who took away his power?
Jungle Doctor’s Crooked Dealings
Tension is rising in the hospital compound. The troublemaker, Woga, keeps making threats. There is also a killer lion on the prowl. What can a little boy with a crooked back and a smiling dog teach them about courage?
Jungle Doctor’s Enemies
A blind boy, Mubofu, had been secretly bringing children from a hostile chief’s village to the hospital for treatment. Now the boy has disappeared. Will the Jungle Doctor be able to find and rescue young Mubofu, and continue to help the sick children?
Jungle Doctor in Slippery Places
Dr. Matama is worried. His trusted assistant, Yakobo, is stealing hospital supplies, and the villagers are facing famine and starvation. Is there hope for the wayward Yakobo, and
can the harvest be saved?
All 6 Jungle Doctor books
Each book has about 150 pages, is illustrated with lots of drawings, and has a helpful list of African words and their meaning.