Bibliograph

Parvana, a graphic novel, text adapted by Shelley Tanaka

Type

Label

Parvana, a graphic novel, text adapted by Shelley Tanaka

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Parvana

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Responsibility statement

text adapted by Shelley Tanaka

Sub title

a graphic novel

Summary

This graphic novel adaptation of the animated film, inspired by Deborah Ellis's beloved novel, tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, Parvana is forced to take responsibility for her whole family, dressing as a boy to make a living in the marketplace of Kabul, risking her life in the dangerous and volatile city. By turns exciting and touching, Parvana is a story of courage in the face of overwhelming fear and repression

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor

Creator