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The Darfur genocide

2017
This book offers a look into the country’s history and the events that led up to the violence of February 2002, when Africans staged a rebellion against the Arab-controlled government of Sudan.

The red pencil

2015
"After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to safety at a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder"--Provided by publisher.

A long walk to water

based on a true story
2013
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

Darfur

2015

A long walk to water EBOOK

a novel : based on a true story
2010
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

A long walk to water

based on a true story
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

Nile River

2016
Traveling from Lake Victoria in Burundi, to Cairo, Egypt, readers will explore the world's longest river as they learn about the landscape, ancient civilizations, and historic landmarks on the Nile, as well as the people who currently rely on river.

Culture and customs of Sudan

2009
Provides an overview of the history and culture of Sudan, featuring discussion of the country's religion and worldview, literature and media, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, gender roles, marriage and family, social customs, lifestyle, music, and dance.

The good braider

a novel
Follows Viola as she survives brutality in war-torn Sudan, makes a perilous journey, lives as a refugee in Egypt, and finally reaches Portland, Maine, where her quest for freedom and security is hampered by memories of past horrors and the traditions her mother and other Sudanese adults hold dear. Includes historical facts and a map of Sudan.

Lost boy no more

a true story of survival and salvation
2004
Recounts author Abraham Nhial's experiences as an orphan in Sudan during the civil war, when his village was ravaged for not embracing Islam, covering his travels to Ethiopia, where he endured refugee camps before finding salvation through Christianity and resettling in the U.S.

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