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A Long Walk to Water

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Itu Kamilla
CHAPTER 4

Nya-besides the fact that the note had to bring water for 7 months a year, Nya also had to take her sister to teach her

Salva-salva was practically no one's until an old woman kept insisting that the Dinka tribe take him with them because they cannot leave him outside being from their tribe.  the road was getting more complicated and the hunger was getting worse.  buksa, a man from the jur-chol tribe found a beehive so they were going to have a feast that evening

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CHAPTER 5
Nya- Every year when the pond dries up and the rains come, Nya’s family moves to the camp near the big lake. They can only stay during the dry months by the pond because her tribe, the Nuer, is always fighting with the Dinka, and during times of struggle there is less fighting.
The lake is actually dried up, but the girls and women can dig into the clay of the lakebed and get the water out.

Salva- Salva and his group make a fire to smoke the bees.  But the bee stung Salva and his eyes swelled.  Walking is easier now that his stomach is full.  Every day more people join the group and Salva looks for his family among them.
One day, Salva meets a boy named Marial who is in the same situation as Salva.  Marial convinces Salva to come with him to Ethiopia, Salva is worried that his family will not find him in another country.  Salva has been walking for a month, and now they are traveling through the country "men of the lion".

I was impressed by the fact that when a man from the land of the lion dies, a lion comes.

I was shocked by the fact that Nya has to dig in the clay for water

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Nya- Nya and her family have been coming to the lake every year since she was born, and generations beforehand. Nevertheless, Nya only now realizes that her mother hates it here. There is no house, they cannot bring their things, and they have to dig for water. What is worse, though, is that Nya’s father and her older brother Dep have to go off to hunt and Nya’s mother does not know if they will ever return.

Salva- Salva stands frozen in place. A man running toward him is calling his name. Salva finds his voice and his feet. He runs into the arms of his Uncle Jewiir, his father’s youngest brother. Uncle asks Salva where his family is, dashing Salva’s hope that Uncle knows where they are. Salva recounts his story, and Uncle promises to take care of Salva.

Uncle joins the group and the others look up to him as a leader of sorts. He has a gun and shoots a young antelope, which the group roasts. Salva eats and is violently ill, his stomach unable to digest the rich food.

Salva and Marial stay close to Uncle as the group walks through Aruot territory. One night after walking endlessly in search of water, Salva passes out. His uncle shakes him awake to tell him that Marial has disappeared in the night.

I was impressed when Salva's uncle takes down a topi with his gun.

I was shocked that Marial left

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Nya-For several days, Nya’s sister Akeer has been complaining about a stomachache. Now Akeer is too weak to even moan. The sickness is not uncommon. It begins with cramps, stomachache, diarrhea, and sometimes a fever. Akeer is at risk of dying from starvation and dehydration. The nearest medical clinic with the medicine Akeer needs is several day’s walk away. She may not be strong enough for the journey.

Salva-Terrified, Salva stays within an arm’s length of his uncle as they continue walking. A hungry lion had dragged Marial away while sleeping. Uncle reassures Salva that he has a gun and will shoot any lion who dares come near. Uncle says that everything will be alright, but Salva wonders how this could possibly be true. He has lost his family, and now his friend. As they walk, the land around the group grows greener. Salva can smell water in the air. They reach the Nile River, which they will cross. Beyond it is desert and Ethiopia.

Some in the group know how to build boats out of reeds. They work quickly to gather the reeds, hoping to avoid the fighting nearby or bombs from above. Salva feels useful doing something rather than nothing so he helps. Two days later the boats are finished, tested, repaired where needed, and ready. They push away from the shore into the river.