Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Blood, Child death, GenocideMinor
Gun violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3252 reviews
Moods
inspiring 68%
hopeful 59%
informative 51%
sad 47%
reflective 30%
adventurous 28%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
dark 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 34% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Average rating
128 pages | first published 2010
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ISBN/UID: 9780606234061
Format: Not specified
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...Book Information
128 pages | first published 2010
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ISBN/UID: 9780606234061
Format: Not specified
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Blood, Child death, GenocideMinor
Gun violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3252 reviews
Moods
inspiring 68%
hopeful 59%
informative 51%
sad 47%
reflective 30%
adventurous 28%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
dark 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 34% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Average rating