Review: Thirsty for Water

Fiction, Social Awareness, Paranormal

5*****

Review: This is a very short story with a bit of a paranormal type twist. The main character is just a few days shy of graduating from high school, stuck in class and dreaming about being done, when a vision appears to her. Suddenly, she’s in his world and viewing his struggles to bring water to his village. When she “awakens” she’s back in class and eager to help. The author does an excellent job of showing the characters’ differences, not just in setting, but in inequity of life. This is a very real problem for a lot of people – lack of water and food. If this story convinces even one person to help, then it is a job well done.

Recommended.

Blurb: Juliet can’t wait to graduate from high school and finally move on with her life. Five more days and she’s free. She gazes out the window while her history teacher, Mrs. Johnson, drones on about war, famine and lack of water in Africa. A gong rings, startling Juliet out of her daydream. She looks around to see if it was one of her classmates pulling a prank when a little boy carrying a spear appears. Is he a ghost or something more? He pleads for her help and before she can argue, she is transported to a small village in Africa. History comes alive like never before and Juliet must decide how she can help Noko and his village before it’s too late. Thirsty for Water: A Short Story tells the story of Africa and the need for water in an approachable way for children of all ages. A great learning tool for teachers, parents and libraries.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23341801-thirsty-for-water