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thenextgenlib's review
5.0
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that there are places in this world like those depicted in this amazing graphic novel. Students will get empathy and understanding about another cultural, so different from their own. Parvana’s strength, courage and perseverance is something I greatly admired and will happily share with my students by book taking this one. #weneeddiversebooks #projectlit
aw_reads's review
3.0
I haven't read the original novel, but I did watch the film (which was absolutely gorgeous and tragic and heart-rending). While this little GN is beautifully drawn and still elicits emotion, the story is a bit rushed and the ending abrupt. My eyes still teared up though, so they message was not lost.
itaby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
grenee143's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thejudgmentallibrarian's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
aslireekers's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
hereisenough's review
4.0
Beautiful and heartbreaking. Parvana lives in the Taliban's Afghanistan. When her father is arrested, she must disguise herself as a boy to support her mother and siblings.
lispylibrarian's review
5.0
I can't tell if it's fiction or non-fiction because everything happening in the book is real and happens everyday. I love this book so much!