Parvana's Journey
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Parvana's Journey
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Parvana's Journey
Imprint. The sequal to Parvana. When her father's death leaves her homeless and alone, Parvana begins a long, arduous journey through war-torn Afghanistan in search of her mother and sisters. She must constantly be vigilant for the black turbans of the Taliban, as she travels through a country laid waste by war. Ages 11+
Imagine that your house has been destroyed by bombs, your friends have fled or been killed, your mother, sister and little brother are missing, and today you buried your father. Homeless and alone, Parvana begins a desperate journey through war-torn Afghanistan in search of her family.
Living in constant fear of the Taliban, often without food or water in the barren landscape, Parvana and the children she rescues journey on foot through a country laid waste by years of conflict, in search of peace and safety.
Parvana's Journey is about a young girl's talent for friendship, hope, and gritty determination despite the ravages of war. Sometimes shocking and sad, always compelling, this novel takes an honest, compassionate look at the situation in Afghanistan, and the courage and resilience that can keep children afloat even in the most terrible circumstances.
A sequel to the international bestseller, Parvana.
Series: Parvana
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Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis is described as a captivating and fast-paced narrative that broadens the reader's understanding of global issues. It is recommended as essential reading for families, offering an optimistic yet realistic portrayal of the protagonist, Parvana, without sentimentality. The book provides an authentic and hopeful perspective on difficult circumstances.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781865089997
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2002
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 187g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Deborah Ellis has achieved international acclaim with her courageous and dramatic books that give Western readers a glimpse into the plight of children in developing countries. She has won the Governor General's Award, Sweden's Peter Pan Prize, the Ruth Schwartz Award, the University of California's Middle East Book Award, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Vicky Metcalf Award. A long-time feminist and anti-war activist, she is best known for the Parvana series, which has been published around the world in twenty-nine languages, with more than two million dollars in royalties donated to organisations such as Women for Women in Afghanistan, UNICEF, and Street Kids International. In 2017, Parvana was adapted into an award-winning animated film called The Breadwinner. In 2006, Deb was named to the Order of Ontario and in 2016 she was named to the Order of Canada.
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