Review:

A Long Walk To Water By Linda Sue Park

overall review score: 4.2
score is between 0 and 5
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park is a young adult novel that tells the intertwined stories of Nya, a young Sudanese girl who must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family, and Salva, a Sudanese boy who becomes a 'Lost Boy' refugee during the Second Sudanese Civil War.

Key Features

  • Dual narrative
  • Historical context
  • Survival theme
  • Character development

Pros

  • Engaging storytelling
  • Raises awareness about water scarcity issues
  • Inspiring tale of resilience

Cons

  • Some may find certain parts of the story heartbreaking or difficult to read

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Last updated: Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 06:24:09 AM UTC