A Lengthy Stroll to Water: Basically based on a Correct Story

A Lengthy Stroll to Water: Basically based on a Correct Story

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Publication 300 and sixty five days: 2011 Layout: Paperback
Language: English ISBN:

9780547577319

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9780547577319

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Synopsis
“A Lengthy Stroll to Water” begins as two experiences, suggested in alternating sections, a few woman in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that’s two hours’ inch from her dwelling: she makes two trips to the pond on each day foundation. The boy, Salva, turns into idea to be one of many “misplaced boys” of Sudan, refugees who duvet the African continent on foot as they procure out about for his or her families and for a loyal internet site to take care of. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his legend goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an worthwhile and exciting plan. From Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park, an emotional recent per a accurate legend. Nya goes to the pond to determine up water for her family. She walks eight hours on each day foundation. Salva walks away from his war-torn village. He is a misplaced boy refugee, destined to duvet Africa on foot, shopping for his family and security. Two teenagers . . . two experiences. One nation: Sudan. This mesmerizing dual story follows two threads-one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985-with one hopeful message: that even in a skittish nation, particular survivors would possibly maybe presumably presumably maybe procure the future they’re hoping for. From a Newbery Medalist (A Single Shard) comes a mesmerizing recent per a accurate legend. A Lengthy Stroll to Water begins as two experiences, suggested in alternating sections, a few woman in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. Role in Sudan, that is a recent that tells two storiesone a few fresh little one who spends her days fetching water, the relatively tons of about idea to be one of this African nation’s “misplaced boys.” Merely and economically written, this legend of the experiences of a younger Sudanese refugee is suspenseful, poignant, and non-public. The ending, which brings together the 2 separate story strands, is surprising and exciting. Contains a diagram, an afterword by the “misplaced boy” on whose legend this relies mostly (now residing in Rochester, NY), and an author’s express. The New York Instances bestseller A Lengthy Stroll to Water begins as two experiences, suggested in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a lady in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that’s two hours inch from her dwelling: she makes two trips to the pond on each day foundation. The boy, Salva, turns into idea to be one of many “misplaced boys” of Sudan, refugees who duvet the African continent on foot as they procure out about for his or her families and for a loyal internet site to take care of. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his legend goes on to intersect with Nya s in an worthwhile and exciting plan.”

Product Identifiers
ISBN-10 0547577311
ISBN-13 9780547577319
eBay Product ID (ePID) 81802941

Key Facts
Author Linda Sue Park
Number Of Pages 128 pages
Layout Paperback
Publication Date 2011-10-04
Language English
Author Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Publication 300 and sixty five days 2011

Additional Facts
Copyright Date 2010
Illustrated Yes

Dimensions
Weight 3.5 Oz19459034]
Height 0.4 In.
Width 7.7 In.
Length 7.6 In.

Purpose Viewers
Neighborhood Juvenile Viewers
Grade From 5
Grade To Seventh Grade
Age Fluctuate 10 – 12

Classification Components
LC Classification Number PZ7.P22115LO 2010
Dewey Decimal 813.6
Dewey Version 23

Opinions
“There were plenty of books relating to the misplaced boys of Sudan for adults, teenagers, and even for elementary-college readers. But [this] spare, quick legend, per a accurate legend, adds a stirring fresh dimension. . . . Younger readers shall be petrified by the triumphant climax.”‘ Booklist , starred review “[This] spare, laborious-hitting recent delivers a memorable portrait of two early life in Sudan. . . . Tragic and harrowing.”‘ Publishers Weekly , starred review “Two narratives intersect in a aloof conclusion that’s stuffed with hope.”‘ College Library Journal , starred review “This worthy dual story packs suspense and introspection into Park’s characteristic spare description; while there are a enormous collection of important facets equipped to the reader, they come no longer in long, prosaic traces but in straightforward, mild observations. Each and each Salva’s and Nya’s experiences are suggested with brutal, straightforward honesty, and in addition they raise excellent standpoint on the Sudanese conflict. The recent’s brevity and proper foundation makes the truth of existence in Sudan very accessible, and readers will procure each and each the legend and the trend extremely exciting.”‘ The Bulletin “Park merely yet convincingly depicts the chaos of war and an unforgiving panorama. . . . A heartfelt legend.”‘ Kirkus Opinions “Realistic. . . . A touching story about strife and survival on a scale most American readers would possibly maybe presumably presumably maybe no longer ever glimpse.”‘ BookPage “Riveting.”‘ The Horn E book “[A] snappy, internet page-turning learn. . . . A enormous book for top college college students and a really worthy recent for younger adults who journey studying about completely different world cultures.”‘ VOYA *”Tragic and harrowing.” *”Younger readers shall be petrified by the triumphant climax.”

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