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Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.
A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.
Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.
Publisher : Clarion Books; Reprint edition (October 4, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 0547577311
ISBN-13 : 978-0547577319
Reading age : 10+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 720L
Grade level : 5 – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.62 x 5.13 x 0.39 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a quick read with substance, packed with a powerful story about perseverance. The writing is well-told with descriptive language, and customers appreciate its educational value, noting how it inspires students and puts a different perspective on daily life. Customers describe it as a fantastic journey that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, and they respond emotionally to it, with some being moved to tears and experiencing both sadness and joy. The book’s length receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting its brevity.
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