A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park
Based on a True Story
The book intertwines the stories of two Sudanese children, Salva and Nya, living decades apart. Salva, a boy displaced by the Sudanese Civil War in 1985, embarks on a harrowing journey across Africa in search of safety and family, facing immense challenges and loss along the way. Meanwhile, Nya, a girl in 2008, spends her days walking long distances to fetch water for her family, highlighting the ongoing struggles for basic necessities in her village. Their narratives converge in a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the transformative impact of clean water access on communities.
- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-130
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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