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In Chapter 2, we learn that Salva is scared and hides with

others in the bush. He doesn’t know where his family is.

En el capítulo 2, nos enteramos de que Salva tiene miedo y se esconde con otros en el bosque. No sabe dónde está su familia.

في الفصل الثاني، نعلم أن سالفا خائف ويختبئ مع آخرين في الأدغال. لا يعرف مكان عائلته.

Au chapitre 2, nous apprenons que Salva a peur et se cache avec d'autres dans la brousse. Il ignore où se trouve sa famille.

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Nya keeps walking to get water. She carries a big water jug on her head.

Nya sigue caminando para buscar agua. Lleva una gran jarra de agua en la cabeza.

تواصل نيا سيرها لجلب الماء، وهي تحمل إبريق ماء كبير على رأسها.

Nya continue à marcher pour aller chercher de l'eau. Elle porte une grande cruche sur la tête.

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shrouded – covered, concealed

relief – the easing of a burden or distress

model – example

terror – sheer fright

mortars – a portable cannon used to fire shells

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Fiction Book Genres - What Is Realistic Fiction

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Gunfire begins when Salva is at school. Salva runs from school to find a safe place to be. He is separated from his family.  

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Gunfire begins when Salva is at school. Salva runs from school to find a safe place to be. He is separated from his family.  

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Historical Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction 

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Historical Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction 

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Realistic fiction is set in the present day or recent past and focuses on present day issues and events.

Historical fiction is set in the past and includes real historical events and characters in the story.

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Salva is a boy. He is 11 years old.
He lives in a village in Africa.
He is at school one day.
Then—BANG!—a loud gun sound!
His teacher says, “Run! Run to the bushes!”
Salva runs far away.
It is not safe to go home.
There is a war in his country.
Salva misses his family.
He does not know where they are.

Salva es un niño de 11 años. Vive en un pueblo de África.

Un día, estaba en la escuela.

De repente, ¡zas!, ¡un fuerte disparo!

Su maestra dice: "¡Corre! ¡Corre a los arbustos!".

Salva corre lejos.

No es seguro volver a casa.

Hay una guerra en su país.

Salva extraña a su familia.

No sabe dónde están.

سالفا فتى. عمره ١١ عامًا. يعيش في قرية في أفريقيا. في أحد الأيام، كان في المدرسة. ثم - بانغ! - دوى صوت مدفع عالٍ! قال معلمه: "اركضوا! اركضوا إلى الشجيرات!". ركض سالفا بعيدًا. ليس من الآمن العودة إلى المنزل.

هناك حرب في بلاده.

يفتقد سالفا عائلته. لا يعرف أين هم.

Salva est un garçon de 11 ans.

Il vit dans un village d'Afrique.

Un jour, il est à l'école.

Et puis, BANG ! Un grand coup de feu !

Son professeur lui crie : « Courez ! Courez dans les buissons ! »

Salva s'enfuit au loin.

Rentrer chez lui est dangereux.

Il y a la guerre dans son pays.

Sa famille lui manque.

Il ne sait pas où ils sont.

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Nya is a girl. She is 11 years old.
She lives in a hot place in Africa.
Every day, she walks a long, long way to get water.
She carries an empty jug.
The ground is hard, and thorns hurt her feet.
It takes a long time to get water.
But her family needs it to drink and cook.

Nya es una niña de 11 años.

Vive en un lugar caluroso de África.

Todos los días recorre un largo trecho para conseguir agua.

Carga una jarra vacía.

El suelo es duro y las espinas le lastiman los pies.

Conseguir agua lleva mucho tiempo.

Pero su familia la necesita para beber y cocinar.

نيا فتاة تبلغ من العمر ١١ عامًا. تعيش في منطقة حارة بأفريقيا. تقطع يوميًا مسافة طويلة جدًا للحصول على الماء. تحمل إبريقًا فارغًا. الأرض صلبة، والأشواك تؤلم قدميها. يستغرق الحصول على الماء وقتًا طويلًا. لكن عائلتها تحتاج إليه للشرب والطبخ.

Nya est une fille de 11 ans.

Elle vit dans un endroit chaud d'Afrique.

Chaque jour, elle parcourt un long chemin pour aller chercher de l'eau.

Elle porte une cruche vide.

Le sol est dur et les épines lui font mal aux pieds.

Il lui faut beaucoup de temps pour aller chercher de l'eau.

Mais sa famille en a besoin pour boire et cuisiner.

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Sudan's History Of Civil Wars & Conflict [Sudan In 360, Part 1]

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thorn – a sharp pointed spine or prickle on a plant or branch

droned – to talk in a dull, monotonous manner

responsibilities – duties, obligations

dress – to prepare for cooking

panic – sudden overwhelming fear

bush – a large uncleared area thickly covered with mixed plant growth

rebels – one who opposes by force an existing government or ruling authority

independence – freedom

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http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/salvas-story/  Documentary video of how Water for South Sudan transforms lives by drilling wells and providing safe, fresh water. Produced by POV-Rose Media, Rochester, NY for Water for South Sudan.

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Until 2011, Sudan was one country - the largest country in Africa. Muslim Arabs live in northern Sudan, while Africans live in the south. The people in the South are mostly Christian or follow traditional African faiths. Many speak English. Religious and cultural differences between the two groups have led to years of conflict. During almost 40 years of war, 2.5 million people died from drought and starvation.

The country finally decided to split the north and south in an attempt to gain peace. Today, both countries are struggling to emerge from the years of conflict. Sudan and South Sudan remain among the poorest countries on Earth. Many people belong to nomadic tribes that move their cattle from place to place. Most of the pastureland was destroyed during the wars. Conflicts between tribes are common, even now that the country has been split.

Facts about Sudan and South Sudan

Sudan has a population of 40.53 million; South Sudan has a population of 12.58 million.

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum and the capital of South Sudan is Juba.

Sudan has a land area of 718,722 square miles; South Sudan includes 248,777 square miles.

The official language of Sudan is Arabic; most people in South Sudan speak English.

The life expectancy in Sudan is 64 years. Besides a lack of clean water and food, Sudan has approximately one doctor for every 10,000 people. Most people never see a doctor. Many children die before they reach the age of five.

The currency in Sudan is the Sudanese pound and in South Sudan it is the South Sudanese pound.

The highest mountains in Sudan are the Marrah Mountains.

Sudan and South Sudan Vocabulary

All About Sudan and South Sudan Video for Kids

Watch this awesome Sudan and South Sudan video for kids:

This is a video documentary of the culture in South Sudan and how they plan to preserve it.

Sudan and South Sudan Q&A

Question: Is religion the only reason the people in Sudan and South Sudan fight with one another?

Answer: Religion actually plays a small role in the conflict. Sudan is a harsh desert with few resources. Imagine if you lived in a place where there wasn't enough food or water to go around. You might feel like fighting other people so your family could survive. In Sudan, many of the conflicts in the past have been over water and pastureland.

Today, conflicts still arise over these issues, as well as oil. South Sudan has many oil reserves. Sudan has oil refineries to process the oil. The two countries need each other, but Sudan keeps most of the money made from selling oil. Naturally, this angers people in South Sudan.

Map of Sudan and South Sudan

Here's a map of the countries of Sudan and South Sudan and all its cities and villages. Zoom in to get into street level or zoom out to see other countries around Sudan and South Sudan! You can see the terrain, but also see the roads, images of the buildings and even take a 3D tour through the streets of the cities of Sudan and South Sudan, as though you are actually there!

Enjoyed the Easy Earth Science for Kids Website all about Sudan and South Sudan info? Take the FREE & fun all about Sudan and South Sudan quiz and download FREE Sudan and South Sudan worksheet for kids. For lengthy info click here.

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Until 2011, Sudan was one country - the largest country in Africa. Muslim Arabs live in northern Sudan, while Africans live in the south. The people in the South are mostly Christian or follow traditional African faiths. Many speak English. Religious and cultural differences between the two groups have led to years of conflict.

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Nya doesn't enjoy gathering water everyday. It makes her tired. She has to walk for water every day. She wishes she didn't have too.

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Nya doesn't enjoy gathering water everyday. It makes her tired. She has to walk for water every day. She wishes she didn't have too.

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"A Long Walk to Water" is a story about two children in Sudan.
One boy, Salva, has to run away from his home because of a war. He walks for a long time to find a safe place and later moves to a new country called the United States.
One girl, Nya, lives in a village where there is not much water. Every day, she walks a long way to get water for her family.
Even though they live at different times, their stories come together in a special way at the end.