A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

A Long Walk to Water is a compelling historical fiction novel based on the true story of Salva Dut, a 'Lost Boy' of Sudan. The book vividly portrays Salva's experiences as an eleven-year-old in 1985, forced to flee his village and embark on a perilous journey across Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya to find safety during the Sudanese Civil War. It highlights themes of resilience, perseverance, and the devastating impact of war and displacement. The narrative also touches upon Salva's eventual emigration to America and his inspiring project to dig water wells in Sudan, offering a powerful message of hope and humanitarian effort. This book is suitable for late elementary and middle school readers, sparking important conversations about global issues, empathy, and the human spirit.

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.