20757059
9781572582972
"KALAR, KALAR, HEH KAY KALAR!"A young boy's shrill voice could be heard over the lonely mountains of the Burmese heartland. Walking backwards, the boy continued his call, searching desperately for an elusive substance known to the natives as his "Kalar."These and other bizarre practices happen daily in Burma, India. Author Eric B. Hare brings many personal stories to young readers from his years of missionary service. Included in this book are famous stories such as Thara's "Bunny Brand" medicine, escaping the Fry Smell, and other mythical superstitions of these fascinating Karen people.Experience first-hand the mission field through these pages as Thara's family takes the word of God to this devil-worshiping land. Read as the missionaries begin a school, baptize a haunted house and begin a brass band."I do love boys and girls, because they make such good missionaries when they grow up, and I wish nothing better than that these stories will warm their hearts, make them feel their efforts all worth while, and influence them to give their lives to the Lord and His service." Jungle Stories, PrefaceHare, Eric B. is the author of 'Jungle Stories' with ISBN 9781572582972 and ISBN 1572582979.
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