A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

 Book by Linda Sue Park


This is such a fabulous book! Although it tells the heartbreaking story of one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan, it is also filled with hope, determination, and examples of compassion. It makes me feel gratitude for all the things I normally take for granted: safety, a home, a family, an education, opportunities, and clean readily available water. It also makes me want to make a difference in the world.

This would be a great book to read for Thanksgiving, then afterwards earn money to donate to a charity that helps provide clean water to people.

Note: It does briefly mention several deaths: one by gunshot, several by wild animal, and several by thirst. It is not at all gratuitous, but could affect younger or more sensitive readers. Highly recommended for ages 10+

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