A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

Imagine having to walk almost all day to and from a muddy pond to fetch water for your family--every single day--like Nya does. Imagine having to run away from your home, your family, and your school to escape the soldiers that are attacking, like Salva does. Two stories from two different times in Sudan eventually bring Nya and Salva together, and Nya knows that her life will be changed forever!