Linda Sue Park
A Long Walk to Water
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547251271
- author:
- Linda Sue Park
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Clarion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 121
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 14.8 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Fiction, Crime & Thrillers,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Long Walk to Water Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park tells the powerful story of two Sudanese children who overcome incredible hardships to improve their lives and those of others. The novel interweaves the stories of Nya, a young girl fetching water from a pond, and Salva, one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, whose journey takes him across the African continent in search of his family and safety.
Alternating between two time periods, 2008 and 1985, the book follows Nya's daily struggle to fetch water and Salva's perilous journey as a refugee. Through their stories, Park sheds light on the challenges faced by those affected by war and displacement, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.
The novel includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, who inspired the book and went on to found Water for South Sudan. This heart-wrenching and inspiring tale is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories of hope and survival.
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