Tragic and harrowing." Publishers Weekly, starred review Young readers will be stunned by the triumphant climax." Booklist, starred review " spare, hard-hitting novel delivers a memorable portrait of two children in Sudan. But spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring contemporary dimension. Includes a map, an afterword by the "lost boy" on whose story this is based (now living in Rochester, NY), and an author's note."There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. The ending, which brings together the two separate narrative strands, is unexpected and moving. Set in Sudan, this is a novel that tells two stories–one about a contemporary child who spends her days fetching water, the other about one of this African country's "lost boys." Simply and economically written, this account of the experiences of a young Sudanese refugee is suspenseful, poignant, and personal. a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers.”- KLIATT Synopsis “The evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students.”- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Like Hanna Jansens Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You, the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away.”- Booklist “The boys first-person narrative is immediately accessible. is an almost lyrical story.”- Voice of Youth Advocates “This beautiful story of hope and resilience. A memorable inside view of an outsider.”- Publishers Weekly “Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right.”- School Library Journal, Starred Review Thank Katherine Applegate for writing it.”-Karen Hesse “Moving.
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