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Parvana Deborah Ellis

Parvana By Deborah Ellis

Parvana by Deborah Ellis


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Summary

Afghanistan: Parvana's father is arrested and removed by Taliban solders. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave home without a man, so Parvana, her mother and sisters must stay inside. When their food runs out, they face starvation, so Parvana must pretend to be a boy.

Parvana Summary

Parvana by Deborah Ellis

There are many types of battle in Afghanistan.Imagine living in a country where women and girls are not allowed to leave the house without a man. Imagine having to wear clothes that cover every part of your body, including your face, whenever you go out. This is the life of Parvana, a young girl growing up in Afghanistan under the control of an extreme religious military group.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.

Parvana Reviews

'This book is heart touching to realise just how people have to live in some parts of the world'Stella, aged 15'The strength of women resonates throughout the story...highly recommended'Reading TimeVol 46 No2'This is a timely book bound to provoke discussion.'Rayma Turton, MagpiesAt a time when children are exposed to news of terrorism, this story will help them come to terms with the human face behind the headlines.' Raymond Huber NZ May 2002

About Deborah Ellis

Deborah Ellis has been to Afghan refugee camps and heard many stories like Parvana's. All the royalties from this book will be donated to Women for Women in Afghanistan, dedicated to the education of Afghan girls in refugee camps in Pakistan.

Additional information

GOR008134810
9781865086941
B000R08Q4U
Parvana by Deborah Ellis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
20020101
184
Short-listed for BILBY Awards 2006 (Australia)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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