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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Short, but inspiring! Such a cool story - and I love the alternating perspectives.
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A very quick but important read. I definitely was left wanting to learn more. I enjoyed the intertwining of the two characters’ storylines.
I loved that this was based on a true story. Such a quick read but very eye opening.
Given to me by my 5th grade son, who read it for school -- I read it in about an hour because I simply couldn't stop. A very easy read, but a powerful (true) story.
I didn't realize this was a juvenile novel, nor did I realize it was about one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, until I started reading it. Since I've already read about and seen a film about this issue, I was a little disappointed to be reading it again. However, Park's writing is very strong and the story is compelling.
I know I have been kind of liberal with my 4 and 5 star ratings but I do really think this one deserves all 5. It broke down very real, hard experiences in a way that young readers could grasp. I felt inspired to do something by the end of the story. Did you?
I read this during class. I was sad that most people didn't like this book just because they were forced to read.
Read this book with my fifth graders, it's a deep book but one worth the read for young readers. Salva and Nya's stories stirred emotions and empathy in my group of kids and I feel like that says a lot about the power of these stories.