A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

Linda Sue Park is a wonderful author who writes amazing books for children. She was born in Korea and moved to the United States when she was a child. Linda Sue Park has won many awards for her books, such as "A Single Shard" and "A Long Walk to Water." Her stories often teach us about different cultures and history. Linda Sue Park loves to read and write, and she wants to inspire kids to love reading too. She shows us that anyone can achieve their dreams with hard work and determination. Linda Sue Park's books are full of adventure and important lessons for us to learn.

  1. Who is the author of the book "A Long Walk to Water"?
  2. Where was Linda Sue Park born?
  3. What is one thing that Linda Sue Park wants to inspire kids to do?
  4. How can hard work and determination help achieve dreams, according to Linda Sue Park?
  5. Why do you think the author includes important lessons in her books?

A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water is a fascinating book by Linda Sue Park that tells the story of two young people from different time periods in Sudan. The first story is about Nya, a young girl who must walk for hours every day to fetch water for her family. The second story follows Salva, a boy who is separated from his family during a civil war and embarks on a dangerous journey to find safety and a new home.

  1. What is the name of the book?
  2. Who are the two main characters in the book?
  3. Why does Nya have to walk long distances every day?
  4. What challenges does Salva face during his journey?
  5. How are Nya and Salva's stories connected in the book?

Visit to the Birthplace of A Long Walk to Water

Hi! My name is Bella and I'm 8 years old. Today I want to share with you about my exciting visit to the birthplace of Linda Sue Park, a famous author. Her birthplace is in Urbana, Illinois, USA. It was so cool to see where she grew up and got inspired to write amazing stories!

  1. We also visited a fun tourist attraction in Urbana called Crystal Lake Park. It had a beautiful lake where we could feed ducks and have a picnic. I even saw some swans swimming gracefully!
  1. What is the name of the city where Linda Sue Park was born?
  2. Can you describe the tourist attraction visited by Bella in Urbana?
  3. How do you think visiting the birthplace of an author can inspire you?
  4. What are some activities you can do at Crystal Lake Park?
  5. Why do you think it's important to learn about famous authors and their backgrounds?

Your Turn!

After reading A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!

Slideshow - A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
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