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My Name Is Parvana
by Deborah Ellis
This along with the others in The Breadwinner series are quick, but moving reads. Reading about everything Parvana went through, and looking at how much love she and her family had for her country in spite of the war and pain they experienced, really makes me see just how much we take for granted here. I can't imagine living through half of what these kids did!
This was my favorite of the whole series (my second fave being Parvana's Journey in the Breadwinner Trilogy). While the events were tragic, I loved seeing how the school came together and the heart that Parvana and her Mom had for the girls and women in their country. Also, it was great to see Asif and little Hassan were still around.
This series is geared for younger readers, certainly, but it was one I was glad to pick up. It would be great for middle grade readers, especially to open their eyes to the experiences of others. There are many parts that are very hard to read, so sensitive kids might find it tougher, but even throughout the pain, there maintains a sense of hope, which I love.
This was my favorite of the whole series (my second fave being Parvana's Journey in the Breadwinner Trilogy). While the events were tragic, I loved seeing how the school came together and the heart that Parvana and her Mom had for the girls and women in their country. Also, it was great to see Asif and little Hassan were still around.
This series is geared for younger readers, certainly, but it was one I was glad to pick up. It would be great for middle grade readers, especially to open their eyes to the experiences of others. There are many parts that are very hard to read, so sensitive kids might find it tougher, but even throughout the pain, there maintains a sense of hope, which I love.