In 2008, Nya walks to the water every day to gather water for her family, taking the entire day. In 1985, Salva makes another walk, away from his family, away from Sudan to save his life and avoid the fighting. Salva faces thirst, lions, and crocodiles as he becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan. Park wrote this story based on Salva's life experience. It's hard to read about the hardships and loss Salva suffered as he travels to Ethiopia. What makes it even harder is knowing all of it is true. To think that someone of middle school age could survive such a journey is nothing short of miraculous. Whatever we suffer is nothing compared to Salva's story. It helps you gain some perspective and hope in the human spirit. It reminds us that mankind is capable of great evil and great good.
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