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Afghanistan: Parvana's father is arrested and removed by Taliban solders. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave home without a man, so Parvana, her mother and sisters must stay inside. When their food runs out, they face starvation, so Parvana must pretend t...o be a boy.
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In this sequel to The Breadwinner , Parvana travels alone across a war-ridden Afghanistan in an attempt to find her family. The novel tackles the topical issues of landmines and refugee camps and aims to show the human stories behind the headlines.
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Parvana, now fifteen, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan. A stunning sequel to Parvana and Parvana's Journey.
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Further true-to-life adventures for Diego, a gutsy young Bolivian boy caught between fighting for justice and returning home to his family. A brave, revealing novel from the author of the best-selling 'Parvana' books. Ages 10-14 years.
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Growing up with autistic twin brothers and a mother who used to be a stripper, Khyber already knows a lot about adventure. Money is scarce, but her family is bound by a fierce love. When these ties are threatened, Khyber is forced to become a real explorer - of her city, her fami...ly and herself.
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An absorbing, emotionally engrossing story about a young Indian girl who is cast out by her family when she develops leprosy.
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It was a night without comfort, and without sleep. The rain fell without mercy, and the waves tossed the boat around like a plaything.There were no lights to head for, and there was no rescue coming. No one on Earth knew where they were, and no one even noticed that they were mis...sing.
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Henri is used to the quiet routines of the abbey. Micah is a wild trouble maker with the voice of an angel. Micah stirs up fun and adventure at a time when Henri needs it the most. For the Plague is comming and soon nothing will be the same. Together Henri and Micah manage to fin...d fun in the midst of fear. Ages 10-14.
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Imagine that you are alone in a foreign city. To eat you must go through rubbish, to sleep you huddle in doorways. Where do you go? Who do you trust? When Shauzia leaves the refugee camp she faces many difficulties. But she has all pluck of her friend Parvana, and knows she will ...fulfill her dreams.
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Based closely on real life, this is the exciting and inspiring story of Parvana, a young girl growing up in Afghanistan, as she struggles to make a life for herself and her family under the harsh rule of the Taliban.
| ISBN |
9781743431948 |
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EPUB |
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Read in Browser or Adobe Ebook Compatible Device |
| Language |
en |
| Published NZ |
1 Jan 2002 |
| Publisher |
Allen & Unwin |
| Interest Age |
Children / Young Adults |
| Ebook Terms |
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52
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