A Long Walk to Water - an audiobook review
I first reviewed Linda Sue Park's, A Long Walk to Wate r in 2010. At the time, I wrote: In an interview, author Linda Sue Park says that this was an easy book to write because she let Salva's story speak for itself. Linda Sue Park gave Salva's powerful story a voice. Brief and straightforward, A Long Walk to Water is inspiring for its truth and simplicity. Park eschews sentimentalism and allows Salva's understated dignity, perseverance and virtue to awe the reader. No embellishment is necessary. This is a compelling story. Highly recommended. Recently, I was offered the opportunity to review the new audiobook version of A Long Walk to Water . It was my pleasure. Following is my starred review of the audiobook as it appeared in the January, 2014, edition of School Library Journal . A Long Walk to Water. By Linda Sue Park. 3 CDs. 2:45 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2013. ISBN 9781936223121. $34. Gr 5–9 -- Differentiated, African-inspired ...