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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

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A Long Walk to Water tells two parallel stories set in Sudan, one beginning in 1985 and the other in 2008. The first follows Salva Dut, an 11-year-old boy forced to flee his village when civil war erupts. Enduring hunger, exhaustion, attacks, and years in refugee camps, Salva eventually becomes one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” His journey is one of resilience and survival, ultimately leading him to the United States and later returning to help his homeland. The second story follows Nya, a young girl in 2008 whose daily life revolves around walking long distances to fetch water for her family. Her struggles reveal the harsh realities of water scarcity. As the narrative unfolds, the two stories converge when Salva, now leading a water project, brings clean water to Nya’s village. The novel highlights endurance, hope, and the powerful impact of humanitarian action.

About the Author – 
Linda Sue Park is an award-winning American author best known for her contributions to children’s and young adult literature, including the Newbery Medal–winning novel A Single Shard. Born in 1960 to Korean immigrant parents, Park has written extensively on themes of identity, culture, resilience, and social justice. Her storytelling often blends historical events with deeply personal human experiences, making global issues accessible to young readers. In A Long Walk to Water, Park combines real-life accounts—particularly Salva Dut’s true story—with fiction to raise awareness about the Sudanese water crisis. Beyond writing, she is an active advocate for literacy and humanitarian causes, supporting initiatives like Water for South Sudan.

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