Linda Sue Park is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Medal winner A Single Shard, and many other novels, poems and picture books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and gave a popular TED talk called Can A Children's Book Change the World?
'This spare, hard-hitting novel delivers a memorable portrait of
two children in Sudan...Tragic and harrowing.'
*Publishers Weekly starred review*
'Park simply yet convincingly depicts the chaos of war and an
unforgiving landscape...A heartfelt account.'
*Kirkus Reviews*
'Riveting.'
*The Horn Book*
'There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for
adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. But [this]
spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring
contemporary dimension...Young readers will be stunned by the
triumphant climax.'
*Booklist starred review*
'Brilliant...A touching narrative about strife and survival on a
scale most American readers will never see.'
*BookPage*
'This powerful dual narrative packs suspense and introspection into
Park's characteristic spare description; while there are lots of
details offered to the reader, they come not in long, prosaic lines
but in simple, detached observations. Both Salva's and Nya's
stories are told with brutal, simple honesty, and they deliver
remarkable perspective on the Sudanese conflict. The novel's
brevity and factual basis makes the reality of life in Sudan very
accessible, and readers will find both the story and the style
extremely moving.'
*The Bulletin*
'Two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with
hope.'
*School Library Journal Starred Review*
'[A] fast, page-turning read...A great book for high school
students and an important novel for young adults who enjoy learning
about other world cultures.'
*VOYA*
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