Summary - A Long Walk To Water: Based On The Book By Linda Sue Park

SUMMARY

A LONG WALK TO WATER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LINDA SUE PARK

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to Nya and Salva

Salva's Flight and Separation

Finding Companionship and Facing Loss

Crossing the Nile

The Akobo Desert and Loss of Uncle

The Refugee Camp

Escape from Ethiopia and Leadership

Life in Kenya and a Chance for America

A New Home in America

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park, tells the story of Salva, a Sudanese boy who becomes one of the Lost Boys during the Second Sudanese Civil War in 1985. Separated from his family, Salva embarks on a difficult journey through Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of refuge. The narrative is interwoven with the story of Nya, an eleven-year-old Sudanese girl in 2008 who spends her days walking to fetch water for her family. The book explores themes of survival, perseverance, and hope in the face of hardship, while highlighting the importance of water in Southern Sudan.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 1, 2025