A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park (English) Hardcove

Description: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, Mrs Linda Sue Park From a Newbery Medalist comes a mesmerizing novel based on a true story. "A Long Walk to Water" begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Nyas 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. Author Biography Linda Sue Park received the 2002 Newbery Medal for A Single Shard. In addition to novels, she has written picture books and poetry for young readers. Before turning to childrens books, she worked as a journalist, a food critic, and a teacher of English as a second language. She lives with her family in Rochester, New York. Review "There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. But [this] spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring contemporary dimension. Young readers will be stunned by the triumphant climax." -- Booklist (starred review)"[This] spare, hard-hitting novel delivers a memorable portrait of two children in Sudan. Tragic and harrowing." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with hope." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"This powerful dual narrative packs suspense and introspection into Parks characteristic spare description; while there are lots of details offered to the reader, they come not in long, prosaic lines but in simple, detached observations. Both Salvas and Nyas stories are told with brutal, simple honesty, and they deliver remarkable perspective on the Sudanese conflict. The novels brevity and factual basis makes the reality of life in Sudan very accessible, and readers will find both the story and the style extremely moving." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"Park simply yet convincingly depicts the chaos of war and an unforgiving landscape. A heartfelt account." -- Kirkus Reviews"Brilliant. A touching narrative about strife and survival on a scale most American readers will never see." -- BookPage"Riveting." -- The Horn Book"A fast, page-turning read. A great book for high school students and an important novel for young adults who enjoy learning about other world cultures." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Review Quote "Two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with hope." Author Comments "Meeting Salva was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. His story is both horrifying and uplifting, a testament to the strength of the human spirit against the worst adversities, and the generousity in peoples hearts when were at our best. I wrote this book because I want young readers to know that there are people like Salva in this world, to admire and mybe even to emulate however we can." Details ISBN0547251270 Author Mrs Linda Sue Park Short Title LONG WALK TO WATER Publisher Clarion Books Language English ISBN-10 0547251270 ISBN-13 9780547251271 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Residence Rochester, NY, US Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-15 Subtitle Based on a True Story UK Release Date 2010-11-15 Imprint Clarion Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-11-15 NZ Release Date 2010-11-15 US Release Date 2010-11-15 Pages 128 Illustrations Frontispiece; Maps Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins Audience Age 10-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138822910;

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