I have always been a fan of Linda Sue Park, beginning with her stirring tale of a Korean orphan boy in A Single Shard and most recently with When My Name Was Keoko, a heart-wrenching tale told by two narrators chronicling the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. I read this new addition as I relaxed on a Saturday afternoon with my daughter and could not put it down. A Long Walk To Water once again is a story of two characters, Salva Dut, a young Sudanese boy whose life is changed forever by the war that engulfs his nation, and Nya, a young girl who must walk miles from her home everyday to bring water to her family. Salva Dut's story is based upon a true story and describes a journey both dangerous and sobering through war ravaged Sudan. His journey gave me a deep appreciation for the stable, safe country that I live in and a heartfelt appreciation for everyone who gives their time and energy to helping the less fortunate around the world. Salva's journey through the deserts of Sudan, escapes from death at the hands of humans and animals, and his suffering in the refugee camps of Ethiopia and Kenya create a tale that held me to every page and brought tears to my eyes as I finished the last page. Nya's story, though fictional could be the story of any young girl in Sudan today, making it that more incredible and emotional. The dirty, parasite infested water she traveled miles for was the lifeblood of her family and prized above all else. The conclusion to her story brought another flood of tears and an aching; a longing to help others. This is a great book for children ( 4th grade and up) and adults alike. Any spare time you have this holiday season should be spent reading this fantastic story. Kudos to Linda Sue Park and her ability to embody the human spirit in words.
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