My Name is Parvana

by Deborah Ellis Narrated by Meera Simhan

Overview

In this stunning sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana, now 15-years-old, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan.

The girl does not respond to questions in any language and remains silent, even when she is threatened, harassed, and mistreated over several days. The only clue to her identity is a tattered shoulder bag containing papers that refer to people named Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan -- and Parvana. As she waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. Reunited with her mother and sisters, she has been living in a village where her mother managed to open a school for girls. But when local men threaten the school, she must draw on every ounce of bravery she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother and destroys the school. Ellis' final novel in the series is harrowing, inspiring, and thought-provoking.

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Meera Simhan establishes a passion-filled voice for Parvana, an Afghan teenage girl who is being held prisoner by American soldiers after the bombing of her beloved school. As they try to get her to talk, all she can think about is her hope for the education and future of all the children in her country. Remembering moments from the past, such as her work in the school, helps Parvana to be brave and resilient during the frightening situation she finds herself in. Simhan creates unique voices for each character, including the harsh voice of Parvana’s interrogator, which helps establish her fear. Listeners will cheer Parvana on as she holds strong during the investigation. M.D. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Meera Simhan establishes a passion-filled voice for Parvana, an Afghan teenage girl who is being held prisoner by American soldiers after the bombing of her beloved school. As they try to get her to talk, all she can think about is her hope for the education and future of all the children in her country. Remembering moments from the past, such as her work in the school, helps Parvana to be brave and resilient during the frightening situation she finds herself in. Simhan creates unique voices for each character, including the harsh voice of Parvana’s interrogator, which helps establish her fear. Listeners will cheer Parvana on as she holds strong during the investigation. M.D. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173666628
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	12/10/2019
Series:	The Breadwinner , #4
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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