A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water

by Linda Sue Park
A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water

by Linda Sue Park

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Deeply profound and uplifting, Long Walk to Water tells the story of two lives that are inexplicably bound together. Salva’s harrowing journey and his ability to overcome monumental challenges is an inspirational read for children and adults alike.

Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.

A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.

Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780547532844
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 11/15/2010
Sold by: HARPERCOLLINS
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 45,933
Lexile: 720L (what's this?)
File size: 6 MB
Age Range: 10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner for A Single Shard and #1 New York Times bestseller for A Long Walk to Water, is the renowned author of many books for young readers, including picture books, poetry, and historical and contemporary fiction. Born in Illinois, Ms. Park has also lived in California, England, and Ireland. She now lives in Western New York. Learn more at lindasuepark.com.

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