A Long Walk to Water Summary
Words: 2388 1053Introduction Linda Sue Park's novel "A Long Walk to Water" interweaves two compelling narratives separated by 23 years but connected through the essential human need for water in Sudan. Based partially on a true story, the novel follows Salva Dut, a Sudanese "Lost Boy" who flees his war-torn village in 1985, alongside the fictional story of Nya, a young girl in 2008 who must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family. Through these parallel journeys, Park crafts […]