79 pages • 2 hours read
Deborah EllisParvana's Journey
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis, 13-year-old Parvana continues her trek across war-torn Afghanistan after burying her father, encountering other children and enduring numerous hardships, while disguised as a boy for safety. Issues of war, loss, and child endangerment are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ellis's Parvana's Journey is lauded for its poignant portrayal of a young Afghan girl's resilience amid war. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and well-researched narrative, though some critique its relentless bleakness. The novel's vivid descriptions and compelling characters resonate strongly, making it a powerful sequel to The Breadwinner.
Who Should Read Parvana's Journey?
Readers who would enjoy Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis are typically young adults interested in international stories, resilience, and social justice. Fans of The Breadwinner series or I Am Malala may find this book compelling for its poignant portrayal of a young girl's survival in war-torn Afghanistan.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
700L