Books About Sudan

The Best Sudan Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sudan? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Sudan

A Long Walk to Water
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

A Long Walk to Water

Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.

128 pages· 20,925 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 109,126 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Sudan, Nya walks hours daily for water in 2008, while Salva, a 'lost boy' in 1985, treks across Africa seeking safety. Their paths, fraught with danger from rebels and wildlife, eventually converge in a surprising, life-changing encounter. How will their stories of endurance and hope intertwine?
The Red Pencil
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$3324
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

The Red Pencil

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

336 pages· 20,420 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 7,497 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Amira dreams of school, but her Sudanese village is destroyed by the Janjaweed. Forced to flee, she embarks on a perilous journey to a refugee camp. Amidst the hardship, a red pencil ignites her imagination, offering a glimmer of hope and new possibilities. Can Amira find the strength to rebuild her life from the ashes of her past?
Brothers in Hope
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$1990
Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

Brothers in Hope

A young boy leads a perilous journey across war-torn lands, seeking safety and hope.

40 pages· 3,540 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 622 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In war-torn Sudan, eight-year-old Garang's life is shattered when his village is destroyed. Alone and frightened, he joins a group of boys on a harrowing trek across Africa, seeking refuge in Ethiopia and Kenya. As they face unimaginable dangers, their shared hope and resilience become their guiding light. Will they find a new home, or will the journey break their spirits? "Brothers in Hope" is a powerful tale of survival and the unyielding strength of the human spirit, inspired by the true stories of the Lost Boys of Sudan.
The Milk of Birds
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2013

The Milk of Birds

Two girls, worlds apart, connect through letters, transforming their lives and bridging continents.

384 pages· 81,572 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 568 ratings
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Summary: In a refugee camp in Darfur, Nawra finds hope by sharing her story through letters. Across the world, K.C., a reluctant student from Virginia, receives these letters and discovers a new perspective. As Nawra's words inspire K.C. to look beyond her own struggles, an unexpected friendship blossoms. Together, they navigate the challenges of their worlds, forging a bond that transcends distance and adversity. Will their connection spark change in their lives and beyond?