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Parvana: A Graphic Novel
Series: Parvana
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All girls [should read] Parvana by Deborah Ellis. - Malala Yousafzai, New York Times
A story of courage and heroism to inspire young people everywhere. - Angelina Jolie
This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated film, inspired by Deborah Ellis's beloved novel, tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana.
When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, Parvana is forced to take responsibility for her whole family, dressing as a boy to make a living in the marketplace of Kabul, risking her life in the dangerous and volatile city.
By turns exciting and touching, Parvana is a story of courage in the face of overwhelming fear and repression. Readers will want to linger over this powerful graphic novel with its striking art and inspiring story.
Series: Parvana
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Parvana
Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment in war-torn Afghanistan during the Taliban era of the late 1990s. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, it becomes Parvana's responsibility to be the breadwinner for her family. But in a city where girls and women are denied an education...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Parvana's Journey
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...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Parvana's Promise
She could tell the woman was watching her through the small window in the door. The girl kept her back against the door and didn't move. 'We can keep you locked up here for a very long time,' the woman finally said, speaking softly. 'Talk to me. Is your name Parvana?' The girl remained with her back against the door....Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Parvana: A Graphic Novel
All girls [should read] Parvana by Deborah Ellis. - Malala Yousafzai, New York Times A story of courage and heroism to inspire young people everywhere. - Angelina Jolie This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated film, inspired by Deborah Ellis's beloved novel, tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Shauzia
'Watch what you're doing!' The angry newspaper seller spat at her. He kicked Jasper. Jasper yelped. Shauzia pulled her dog away. I don't like it here, Shauzia told Jasper. Shauzia just wanted to sit someplace and be quiet, but every time they sat down they were told to go away. Imagine that you're alone in a foreign city. To eat,...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
One More Mountain: A Parvana Story
In Kabul, 15-year-old Damsa runs away to avoid being forced into marriage by her family. She is helped by Shauzia, who takes her to her friend Parvana's Green Valley school. It has been twenty years since Parvana and Shauzia had to disguise themselves as boys to support their families. And when the Taliban were defeated in 2001, they began to...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Parvana: A Graphic Novel has been praised for its compelling storytelling and engaging artwork, which bring the protagonist's journey vividly to life. Reviewers appreciate how the adaptation sensitively handles difficult themes, making it accessible for a younger audience. It is celebrated for providing both education and entertainment, encouraging young readers to learn about resilience and cultural diversity.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781760631970
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 January 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 256.0mm
Weight: 252g
Pages: 80
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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Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment in war-torn Afghanistan during the Taliban era of the late 1990s. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, it becomes Parvana's responsibility to be the breadwinner for her family. But in a city where girls and women are denied an education...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Parvana's Journey
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...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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She could tell the woman was watching her through the small window in the door. The girl kept her back against the door and didn't move. 'We can keep you locked up here for a very long time,' the woman finally said, speaking softly. 'Talk to me. Is your name Parvana?' The girl remained with her back against the door....Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Shauzia
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The Breadwinner (16pt Large Print Edition)
Over two million copies of The Breadwinner Trilogy sold worldwide. Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. Parvana's father, a history teacher until his school was bombed and his health destroyed, works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read...Paperback$6300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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