Parvana by Deborah Ellis
Parvana and her family are living in an unsettled city Kabul, Afghanistan. The country must take on new orders as the Taliban enforce new government laws. Life is very hard for girls and woman, especially Parvana. All girls and woman had to wear a chador and be accompanied by a man to go outside. When Parvanas father got arrested by the Taliban for an unknown reasons, she had to take on responsibilities that her father did but by accomplishing this she had to dress up as a boy and earn money to support her family. By doing so she risks her life in a dangerous city.
Under the Taliban rule, women have suffered through great difficulty in the past three decades. They have struggled to gain freedom as their society is male dominated where they are forbidden to seek opportunities. This inspiring story is based on similar experiences that many have faced in Afghanistan. Deborah Ellis has traveled to Afghan refugee camps and heard many heartbreaking and true stories similar to Parvana’s. This book can truly be an inspiration to young women who will admire Parvana for her immense courage in a time of fear and danger. On the right hand side this video show the possibility of Parvana’s Journey and where Parvana faces a new challenge everyday. |
On page 19 there is a mountain which father calls "Mount Parvana". Nooria thinks he is joking but she was kind of right. so father said it correctly and why he called it that. Father said "Mountains are named by people", Father said. "I am a person, and i name that mountain Mount Parvana".
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