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A Long Walk to Water
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Two young people, two stories. One country. Southern Sudan. This mesmerizing dual narrative by award-winning author Linda Sue Park is a fictionalised account of true events and shows us that in a troubled country, determined survivors may find the future they are hoping for.
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Two young people, two stories. One country.
Southern Sudan, 2008: Nya is going to the pond to fetch water for her family, there and back, twice a day. She walks for eight hours every day to perform this seemingly simple task.
Southern Sudan, 1985: Salva is walking away from his ruined village to find safety—if there is any safety in his war-torn homeland. His journey across Africa to Ethiopia and then to Kenya and beyond will take many years. Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya's in an astonishing and moving way.
This mesmerizing dual narrative by award-winning author Linda Sue Park is a fictionalised account of true events and shows us that in a troubled country, determined survivors may find the future they are hoping for.
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park has been praised for its compelling dual narrative that connects two different stories across time. The book is commended for its emotional depth and its ability to engage young readers with the real-life challenges faced by its characters. Reviewers appreciate its accessible language and its success in raising awareness about global issues through a powerful, humanist approach.
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ISBN: 9780702238703
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: Children
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Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 123g
Pages: 128
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