Description
Fourth book in Deborah Ellis' award-winning Breadwinner series, set in Afghanistan.
About the Author
Deborah Ellis is the author of the international bestseller The Breadwinner, which has been published in twenty-five languages. She has won the Governor General's Award, the Middle East Book Award, the Peter Pan Prize, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Vicky Metcalf Award. A recipient of the Order of Canada, Deborah has donated more than 2 million in royalties to organizations such as Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, UNICEF and Street Kids International. Deborah has spent a lot of time in Pakistan, in Afghan refugee camps, talking to women and documenting their lives under 20 years of war. She lives in Simcoe, Ontario.
Reviews
"[Parvana] represents those millions of girls all around the world who have no voice of their own." * Jo Cotterill *
"The story feels realistic and the writing moves at a gallop." * The Times (Children's book of the week) *
"This is a compelling and riveting page-turner that is harrowing, inspiring and thought provoking throughout." * Lucy Carlton-Walker, The School Librarian *
"... ideal for older readers to gain some insight into the complexities of life in Afghanistan." * Annalise Tyler, Carousel *
"I really felt Parvana's sense of danger and how she felt about being separated from her family. I think this book is suitable for all age groups although its topic is quite serious." * Paige Sluice, Teen Titles *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192787347
Author Deborah Ellis
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 18mm