A Long Walk To Water

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and mus... (more)

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. (less)

In 2008 Sudan, young Nya is walking the two hours from her home to the pond where she draws water routinely. Back in 198... (more)

In 2008 Sudan, young Nya is walking the two hours from her home to the pond where she draws water routinely. Back in 1985, Salva becomes a 'lost boy' as he wanders the country in search of his family. During his journey, he crosses lions, crocodiles, and armed rebels. Alternating over two decades, the two youths' stories intersect and profoundly relate to each other. (less)