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A Long Walk to Water

Park, Linda Sue. Book - 2010 Kids Book / Fiction / General / Park, Linda Sue, Y Fiction / Park, Linda 3 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.7 out of 5

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"Based on a true story."
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

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awesome submitted by steelersfan1 on June 23, 2011, 8:22pm liked how it was based on a real life story

amazing submitted by harajuku528 on June 23, 2011, 8:42pm my favorite of all the top ten titles!! voted the tappan top title.

A Long Walk to Water submitted by leighsprauer on August 27, 2018, 1:44pm Based on a true story, this is the story of Salva Dut, a Lost Boy of Sudan, as he leaves his home and family in 1985 and becomes a refugee, first in neighboring countries, and then in the U.S. Interspersed within this is the story of a young Sudanese girl, who lives roughly 30 years after him, and still struggles with the lack of clean water and health care in her village. It is simply written, ideal for young teens to learn about a history of which they may not be aware. Moreover, Salva's courage, resilience, and dedication to helping others is inspiring and heroic. I would highly recommend this for upper elementary or middle school readers.

Great book for kids about the water crisis in Africa submitted by dlfredrickson on July 26, 2019, 3:47pm A friend recommended this book, and I can't say enough good things about it. I admit that my knowledge of African history is lacking. This book provided historical knowledge & cultural info. I'm planning on having my 8 year old read it next. A great book!

Phenomenal submitted by LauraMarie on August 9, 2019, 9:16pm I highly recommend this to both adults and teens interested in learning more about the Lost Boys of Sudan. It is phenomenally written, and leaves you wanting to learn more and get involved.

painful but inspiring submitted by 21621031390949 on August 10, 2019, 12:10pm painful but inspiring

Informative submitted by krathje on June 26, 2021, 2:19pm This short account is accessible to both adults and children who want to learn about an experience different from their own.

k k j u y t submitted by nuri on August 7, 2022, 3:05pm o i i u y t rxxze

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PUBLISHED
New York : Clarion Books, 2010.
Year Published: 2010
Description: 121 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 720

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780547251271
9780547577319

SUBJECTS
Dut, Salva, -- 1974- -- Fiction.
Refugees -- Fiction.
Survival -- Fiction.
Water -- Fiction.
Black people -- Sudan -- Fiction.
Sudan -- History -- Civil War, 1983-2005 -- Fiction.