A Long Walk to Water
Based on a True Story
What's it about
What if the simple act of getting water was a daily life-or-death struggle? Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit and how two young people, separated by decades, transformed their community through sheer determination and hope against all odds. This moving true story follows two parallel journeys in Sudan. You'll walk with Salva, a "Lost Boy" trekking across Africa to escape civil war, and Nya, a young girl whose daily quest for water defines her existence. Uncover how their paths unexpectedly converge in a powerful testament to survival and the profound impact one person can have on the future of many.
Meet the author
Linda Sue Park is a Newbery Medalist and the celebrated author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including the bestseller A Long Walk to Water. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Park draws on her heritage and a deep interest in history and culture to tell powerful stories of survival, hope, and perseverance. Her friendship with Salva Dut, the book's protagonist, inspired her to share his incredible journey with the world, bridging cultures and highlighting the global need for clean water.
What's it about
What if the simple act of getting water was a daily life-or-death struggle? Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit and how two young people, separated by decades, transformed their community through sheer determination and hope against all odds. This moving true story follows two parallel journeys in Sudan. You'll walk with Salva, a "Lost Boy" trekking across Africa to escape civil war, and Nya, a young girl whose daily quest for water defines her existence. Uncover how their paths unexpectedly converge in a powerful testament to survival and the profound impact one person can have on the future of many.
Meet the author
Linda Sue Park is a Newbery Medalist and the celebrated author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including the bestseller A Long Walk to Water. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Park draws on her heritage and a deep interest in history and culture to tell powerful stories of survival, hope, and perseverance. Her friendship with Salva Dut, the book's protagonist, inspired her to share his incredible journey with the world, bridging cultures and highlighting the global need for clean water.
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