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128 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606234061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 04 October 2011
Description
From Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park, an emotional novel based on a true story. Nya goes to the pond to fetch water for her family. She walks eight hours every day. Salva walks away from his war-torn village. He is a "lost boy" refugee, destined t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,242 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
hopeful 53%
informative 51%
sad 47%
adventurous 31%
reflective 30%
challenging 29%
tense 24%
dark 13%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 30% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Gun violence, BloodMinor
Abandonment, Chronic illness, Genocide128 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606234061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 04 October 2011
Description
From Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park, an emotional novel based on a true story. Nya goes to the pond to fetch water for her family. She walks eight hours every day. Salva walks away from his war-torn village. He is a "lost boy" refugee, destined t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,242 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
hopeful 53%
informative 51%
sad 47%
adventurous 31%
reflective 30%
challenging 29%
tense 24%
dark 13%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 30% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Gun violence, BloodMinor
Abandonment, Chronic illness, Genocide