author: linda sue park

The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985.

'Readers will not soon forget these characters or their sacrifices.' Publishers Weekly Contains Linda Sue Park's 2002 Newbery Award acceptance speech.

Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.

... patches mean the bag was used before by another soldier . For the first time I think about what it really means to be in the army . Whoever owned the bag before me might have been wounded and sent home . Or discharged for some other ...

Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.

... No one else knows it. On the one hand, that makes it safe from the Vespers. But on the other hand, it means none of us can get at it, either.” “And why would we need to?” Amy demanded. “We're not going to use it. Not ever. It's way too ...

... no one else but you knew. And in Russia, we heard a message on your phone, asking for a 'status report.'” Nellie had ... trust you,” she said. “Except that Mr. McIntyre told us not to trust anyone. And what Dan said—well, can't you see how it ...

... The Colossus Rises, Lost in Babylon, The Tomb of Shadows, The Curse of the King, and The Legend of the Rift, all five books of The Seven Wonders series; The Sword Thief, The Viper's Nest, and Vespers Rising (the last co-authored with ...

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!

... not that we don't trust you , " she said . “ Except that Mr. McIntyre told us not to trust anyone . And what Dan said — well , can't you see how it looks kind of fishy to us ? " STORM WARNING Q THE 39 CLUES When the going gets tough , 9.

When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.

It takes her eight hours. But there is unexpected hope, as these two stories set in Sudan – one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985 – go on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

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.

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.

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.

Two young people, two stories, one country--Sudan. This dual narrative follows two threads--in 2008 and 1985 with one hopeful message--that even in a troubled country, determined survivors may find the future they are hoping for.

... Book Prize. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visit him on the Web at mt-anderson.com. JENNIFER DONNELLY is the author of Lost in a Book, a New York Times bestseller; the Waterfire Saga, the first book of which, Deep Blue, won the ...

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.

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