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Parvana’s Journey opens with Afghanistan still under Taliban rule and Kabul in ruins. The death of Parvana’s father leaves her mother, sister, and brother missing somewhere in the country. Determined to locate them, the young heroine disguises herself as a boy and sets out alone.
On her trek she encounters fellow child victims of war: a poisoned village infant, a nine‑year‑old girl believing she controls landmines, and a boy missing a leg. Together they form a makeshift family, and their bond becomes the key to enduring the harshest conditions.
The story follows their survival and the growth of each character as they navigate a landscape of conflict, loss, and hope, illustrating the resilience of children in crisis.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Deborah Ellis
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