In this world of adventures, he is offered the companionship of humans, wild creatures and other beings, and faces challenges and danger and has fantastic experiences which the non-fevered world could never match.
Against this background of fantasy, Douglas learns about the mutually respectful lifestyles of the people and creatures of the rainforest, and the potential for devastation that western civilisations has, unless goodwill and the wisdom and knowledge of both societies are properly harnessed and put to good use.
Underlying the whole story is the theme of good and evil and of the learning how to recognize and use the power within, the power of "I wish…"
In this world of adventures, he is offered the companionship of humans, wild creatures and other beings, and faces challenges and danger and has fantastic experiences which the non-fevered world could never match.
Against this background of fantasy, Douglas learns about the mutually respectful lifestyles of the people and creatures of the rainforest, and the potential for devastation that western civilisations has, unless goodwill and the wisdom and knowledge of both societies are properly harnessed and put to good use.
Underlying the whole story is the theme of good and evil and of the learning how to recognize and use the power within, the power of "I wish…"