A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
by Linda Sue Park
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 21.6K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 128 pages.
About A Long Walk to Water: 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. 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Linda Sue Park |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,593 |
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What genre is A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story?
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story worth reading?
Based on 21.6K reader ratings, A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story?
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story has 128 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story?
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story was written by Linda Sue Park. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story?
The ISBN-13 for A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story is 9780547251270.0.
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