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A Long Walk to Water
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
A Long Walk to Water
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Linda Sue Park
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780702238703
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Classifications | Dewey:813.00 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
University of Queensland Press
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Imprint |
University of Queensland Press
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Publication Date |
28 February 2011 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Two young people, two stories. One country. Southern Sudan, 2008: Nya is going to the pond to fetch water for her family there and back, twice a day. She walks for eight hours every day to perform this seemingly simple task. Southern Sudan, 1985: Salva is walking away from his ruined village to find safety if there is any safety in his war-torn homeland. His journey across Africa to Ethiopia and then to Kenya and beyond will take many years. Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya's in an astonishing and moving way. This mesmerizing dual narrative by award-winning author Linda Sue Park is a fictionalised account of true events and shows us that in a troubled country, determined survivors may find the future they are hoping for.
Author Biography
Authors Bio, not available
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