My Name Is Parvana (Breadwinner), by Deborah Ellis
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In this stunning sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana, now 15-years-old, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan. The girl does not respond to questions in any language and remains silent, even when she is threatened, harassed, and mistreated over several days. The only clue to her identity is a tattered shoulder bag containing papers that refer to people named Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan — and Parvana. As she waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. Reunited with her mother and sisters, she has been living in a village where her mother managed to open a school for girls. But when local men threaten the school, she must draw on every ounce of bravery she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother and destroys the school. Ellis’ final novel in the series is harrowing, inspiring, and thought-provoking. The paperback edition includes a new cover and map, and an author’s note. Royalties from the sale of this book go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Parvana’s Fund supports education projects for Afghan women and children.
My Name Is Parvana (Breadwinner), by Deborah Ellis- Amazon Sales Rank: #124879 in Books
- Brand: Ellis, Deborah
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.90" h x .50" w x 5.20" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 208 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 6-10-This sequel to the series is not merely an important book about the difficulty of girls' lives in war-torn, U.S.-occupied Afghanistan. It is also an example of vivid storytelling with a visceral sense of place, loss, distrust, and hope. Strong-willed Parvana, now 15, is inexplicably and stoically silent throughout her incarceration and none-too-gentle interrogation by U.S. troops. Alternate chapters take readers back through the past year during which Parvana and her family (and other beloved characters from previous books) defend their girls' school in a town hostile to the notion of female education. Although Ellis relies heavily upon readers' attachment to certain characters formed in earlier books, newcomers still get a strong sense of personality from Parvana's friends and family members. The Americans and minor Afghani figures are tossed about as caricatures, e.g., the overly suspicious commanding officer, the ignorant racist private, the volatile village men who throw rocks at girls whose head coverings have slipped. Why Parvana remains silent in U.S. custody will be difficult for many young readers to understand, but Ellis makes it easy to immerse oneself in this very foreign place, where hope thrives despite explosions and abused child brides and stonings. A must-buy title.-Rhona Campbell, Georgetown Day School, Washington, DCα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
From Booklist Captured and imprisoned as a suspected terrorist by American soldiers in Afghanistan, 15-year-old Parvana keeps silent and concentrates on her memories. The soldiers connect the teen with the bombing of the ruined school where they found her. Her cell—a room of her own with a bed and running water—seems luxurious, yet she is made to stand for hours, awakened at night, and subjected to constant Donny Osmond music. Throughout the endless days and nights of her captivity, she replays scenes from the past in her head: the triumphant school opening, her frustration at being a lowly student, the threats from the Taliban, and the horror of her mother’s death. “This is Afghanistan,” her friend Shauzia says. “What do you want—a happy ending?” In her unlikely conclusion, Ellis at least offers some hope, and her author’s note provides background context. Readers don’t need to have read earlier titles in the Breadwinner series to enjoy this moving story, but those who have will be happy to see how Parvana has kept her resilience and determination intact. Grades 5-8. --Kathleen Isaacs
Review “This passionate volume stands on its own, though readers new to the series and to Ellis’ overall body of work will want to read every one of her fine, important novels. Readers will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist.” — Kirkus, starred review
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Honest and Real... By Louise Jolly Story Description:Groundwood Books Ltd|September 1, 2012|Hardcover|ISBN: 978-1-55498-297-4On a military base in post-Taliban Afghanistan, American authorities have just imprisoned a teenaged girl found in a bombed-out school. The army major thinks she may be a terrorist working with the Taliban. The girl does not respond to questions in any language and remains silent, even when she is threatened, harassed and mistreated over several days. The only clue to her identity is a tattered shoulder bag containing papers that refer to people's names: Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan - and Parvana.In this long-awaited sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana is now fifteen years old. As she waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. Reunited with her mother and sisters, she has been living in a village where her mother has finally managed to open a school for girls. But even though the Taliban has been driven from the government, the country is still at war, and many continue to view the education and freedom of girls and women with suspicion and fear.As her family settle into a routine of running the school, Parvana, a bit to her surprise, finds herself restless and bored. She even thinks of running away. But when local men threaten the school and her family, she must draw on every ounce of bravery and resilience she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother, destroys the school, and puts her own life in jeopardy.A riveting page-turner, Deborah Ellis's new novel is at once harrowing, inspiring and thought-provoking. And yes, in the end, Parvana is reunited with her childhood friend, Shauzia.My Review:Parvana was picked up by U.S. authorities in a bombed out school in Afghanistan that been abandoned and was in ruins. They asked her name in English, Dari, and Pashtu but Parvana remained mute. She was dressed in a dusty blue chador and kept her eyes lowered. She was found with a bag that contained papers with the names Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan - and Parvana. Since she refused to talk or give her name, the authorities were convinced she was some sort of terrorist and threw her into a cell. Two uniformed women flanked by men with guns drawn came in the night for her, dragging her from her cell. Her feet and legs had fallen asleep and she was having trouble standing. "Stand up!" one of them ordered. Once in the office, they sat her down and demanded to know why she wouldn't talk to them, once again they were met with silence. They told her that her notebook in her bag was full of Dari so assumed that was the language she spoke and told her that was the language the would communicate with her in. However, again Parvana remained mute.Parvana continued her silence, not giving in to their taunts, torture, or mistreatment. She was a very strong girl, mentally. I guess when you've seen the horrors of war like Parvana has, it becomes easier and easier to keep your mouth shut about what you've seen and heard. Trusting people would be a huge issue, I'm sure.This was a riveting, page-turner that I didn't want to end. I felt bad that her mother died as she was the last connection to Parvana's family. Deborah Ellis always writes the most honest stories about real issues that gives us a bird's eye view of what some of these people go through. I'll be recommending Parvana to my friends.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What so many of us take for granted... By Amazon Customer A moving and inspiring story unfolded before me as I devoured every word Ellis put between the covers. I only wish it had been much longer than the two hundred one pages. This is a sequel in the Breadwinner Series and is so finely written, there is no need to read the first book to pick up where the last book left off."They should print poems on these packages...Soldiers on a battlefield would probably like to have something to read."Parvana is a fifteen year old Afghani girl picked up by American military troops as a suspected terrorist in a school bombing. While she sits confined to her cell, she reminisces about the past four years of her life to help her endure her restless days. The reader follows her journal of struggles in a war torn country where the same people doing the destruction (Americans) try and find blame where it will never be found.Truly a heartfelt story that will pull the heart strings of any parent or sister. I look forward to all future books in the series.*You can view the original review at City Book Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic conclusion to the series! By Kindle Customer This book provided a satisfying and exciting ending to the breadwinner series, this time the plots of the past books intertwine to create an intricate storyline. I would also recommend this book as a stand-alone book, as one doesn't need much prior knowledge of the past books to enjoy this novel. Though, I would think you should read the past ones to supplement ones knowledge and enhance the experience. Overall, this book, following Parvana as she is held in a military camp,with alternating chapters, is a beautifully crafted masterpiece giving insight to the world of Afghanistan and it's peoples. This is a book that makes you think,and brings out your emotions, I highly recommend it. 10/10!
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