A Long Walk to Water

I discovered this book during a historical fiction unit. It went over so well that I personally purchased a class set to use at my current school.

The novel, by Linda Sue Park, tells the true story of Salva Dut, a Lost Boy who survives the Sudanese Civil War of the 1980's. It also tells the fictional story of a young Sudanese girl, Nya, living in the more modern times.

It was a great hook to get students reading this year. We started the first reading unit with the book. I had many students finish the book in a day or two because they liked it so much!

Check back for some unit plans and activities I've used. Or, find more info on teaching this text on my professional website www.misssarab.com.