The stories in this book show the versatility of the authors and their excellent skills, From science fiction to fantasy to crime and thrillers short stories in english for beginners will make learning english easy and enjoyable, Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy these stories will entertain you, Also at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally in a stress free way
- ISBN 13
- 9780547577319
- ISBN 10
- 0547577311
- Book Subtitle
- Based on a True Story
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
- Book Description
- A gripping tale of conflict and survival that has inspired millions of young readers and adults alike, with three million copies sold worldwide eleven-year-old salva is forced to flee on foot when his village comes under attack. Braving every imaginable hardship - including killer lions and hungry crocodiles - he is one of the 'lost boys' travelling the african continent on foot in search of his family and a safe place to stay. Nya goes to the pond two times a day to fetch water. It takes her eight hours. But there is unexpected hope, as these two stories set in sudan - one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985 - go on to intersect with nya's in an astonishing and moving way.
- Editorial Review
- "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
"[This] spare, hard-hitting novel delivers a memorable portrait of two children in Sudan. . . . Tragic and harrowing."— Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with hope."—School Library Journal, starred review
"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
"Park simply yet convincingly depicts the chaos of war and an unforgiving landscape. . . . A heartfelt account."—Kirkus Reviews
"Brilliant. . . . A touching narrative about strife and survival on a scale most American readers will never see."— Book Page
"Riveting."—The Horn Book
"[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
- About the Author
- Linda Sue Park is the author of Newbery Medal title A Single Shard as well as numerous other novels, picture books, and poetry. She lives in Rochester, NY, with her family, and has a friend who was one of Sudan's "lost boys." His story was the inspiration for this book.
- What's In The Box
- 1x Book
- Language
- English
- Parental Rating
- Upto 12 Years
- Format
- Paperback
- Author
- Linda Sue Park
- Edition Number
- Reprint Edition
- Publication Date
- 04/10/2011
- Number of Pages
- 128
