A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park

This historical fiction novel follows two young individuals in Sudan at different times. One narrative details the journey of a boy named Salva in 1985 as he traverses the desert as a refugee. The other narrative traces the daily routine of a girl named Nya in 2008 who walks hours to fetch water for her family. Their paths connect in a meaningful way. This single-item trade paperback edition includes the complete text, a printed map of Sudan, an author note, and an afterword co-authored by Linda Sue Park and Salva Dut. The publication offers middle-grade readers insight into historical struggles and resource scarcity.