Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis The second book in The Breadwinner series by award-winning author, Deborah Ellis, tells the story of Parvana, travelling alone across a war-ridden Afghanistan in an attempt to find her family. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The second book in the bestselling Breadwinner series, set in war-torn Afghanistan.Parvanas father has died, and her mother, sister and brother have gone to a faraway wedding, not knowing what has happened to the father. Parvana doesnt know where they are. She just knows she has to find them.She sets out alone, disguised as a boy, her journey becoming more perilous as the bombs begin to fall. Making herway across the desolate Afghan countryside, she meets other children who have been caught up in the war-an infant boy in a bombed-out village, a nine-year-old girl who believes she has magical powers over land mines,and a boy with one leg. The children travel together because it is easier than being alone. And, as they forge their own family in the war zone that Afghanistan has become, their resilience, imagination and luck help them to survive. Author Biography Deborah Ellis is the author of the international bestseller The Breadwinner, which has been published in twenty-five languages. She has won the Governor Generals Award, the Middle East Book Award, the Peter Pan Prize, the Jane Addams Childrens 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 KidsInternational. 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. Review "An uncomfortable, poignant read." * The Bookseller *"A book all children should read." * The Teacher *"I was gripped by this series and couldnt drag myself away from it. Ellis beautifully captures childhood in war-torn Afghanistan and Pakistan. The stories are very moving." * Malala Yousafzai *"I loved the characters." * Books and More * Promotional Second title in the bestselling Breadwinner series, set in Afghanistan. Details ISBN0192787365 Author Deborah Ellis Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2023 ISBN-10 0192787365 ISBN-13 9780192787361 Publication Date 2023-02-02 UK Release Date 2023-02-02 Edition 1st Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-02-02 Pages 176 Edition Description 1 Alternative 9780192787378 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2023-02-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139590349;

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