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A review by the_heatherlands
Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

I loved reading The Breadwinner earlier this year, and Parvana's Journey is a heartwrenching follow-up. The dedication at the beginning of the book sums up my feelings perfectly: 

To the children we force to be braver than they should have to be

Parvana and the children she meets in this sequel (Hassan, Asif, and Leila) are so strong, intelligent, independent, brave, and resilient, despite the trials they face throughout the book.