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Parvana's Journey
by Deborah Ellis | Children's Books
Registered by frangipani08 of Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Monday, January 08, 2007
Average 8 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

status (set by frangipani08): permanent collection


12 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by frangipani08 from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Monday, January 08, 2007

10 out of 10

Description : A sequel to the international young adult bestseller, Parvana, this is the gripping story of a young girl's journey in search of her family, somewhere in war-ravaged Afghanistan, and of her courage and compassion in the face of many shocking hardships along the way.

Imagine that your house has been destroyed by bombs, your friends have fled or been killed, your mother, sister and little brother are missing, and today you buried your father . . .

Homeless and alone, Parvana begins a desperate journey through war-torn Afghanistan in search of her family. Living in constant fear of the Taliban, often without food or water in the barren landscape, Parvana and the children she rescues journey on foot through a country laid waste by years of conflict, in search of peace and safety.

Parvana's Journey is about a young girl's talent for friendship, hope and gritty determination despite the ravages of war. Sometimes shocking and sad, always compelling, this novel takes an honest, compassionate look at the situation in Afghanistan, and the courage and resilience that can keep children afloat even in the most terrible circumstances.

A sequel to the international bestseller, Parvana.

BOOKRING - JAN 07
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Gabbysmum (AUST)
sally906 (AUST)
Tiddley (AUST)
rosiewhippet (UK)
bestfriends (FRANCE)
mallary (FRANCE)
princess1984 (Canada)**BOOK IS TRAVELING**
lauraloo29 (Canada) ship outside Canada
Bug2004 (US)
acountkel (US)will ship int
istop4books (US) will ship int - ASKED TO BE SKIPPED
rapturina (Netherlands) **BOOK IS TRAVELING**
aleonblue (Australia)

 

Journal Entry 2 by gabbysmum from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, January 16, 2007

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Received today along with its prequel and a cute packet of tea.Almost finished the first one so I should start this tomorrow unless real life gets in the way! 

Journal Entry 3 by gabbysmum from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, February 27, 2007

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Loved this book as much as the first one.


On its way to sally906 

Journal Entry 4 by sally906 from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Tuesday, March 06, 2007

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Arrived today - I have two books ahead of it - will get it out as soon as I can 

Journal Entry 5 by sally906 from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Friday, March 09, 2007

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Sorry to the other bookrings - but this jumped to the top of the pile - read it in a couple of hours.

So moving - I was in tears often - my favourite character was Leila - what she must have endured before Parvana arrived.

Whilst this is fiction - these stories have been inspired from the mouths of women and children in refugee camps in Pakistan.

I have the address of Tiddley and will be mailed off tomorrow 

Journal Entry 6 by sally906 at Casuarina Post Office in Casuarina, Northern Territory Australia on Friday, March 09, 2007

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Released 5 yrs ago (3/9/2007 UTC) at Casuarina Post Office in Casuarina, Northern Territory Australia

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Mailed off to the next person in ring 

Journal Entry 7 by tiddley from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Monday, April 23, 2007

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Received from sally 906, its top of the list to read 

Journal Entry 8 by tiddley at Mansfield Post office in Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Wednesday, May 02, 2007

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Released 5 yrs ago (5/2/2007 UTC) at Mansfield Post office in Brisbane, Queensland Australia

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On its way to the next reader 

Journal Entry 9 by tiddley from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Wednesday, May 02, 2007

8 out of 10

Very emjoyable - even though its fiction makes you appreciate the comforts we live in, and how easy our lives are

Posted to Rosiewhippet today. 

Journal Entry 10 by rosiewhippet from Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Friday, May 11, 2007

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Received safe and sound thanks...will be my next read.

Rosiewhippet. x 

Journal Entry 11 by rosiewhippet from Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

8 out of 10

Just finished reading this book. Was very good conclusion to the 1st one. Thank you for sharing it with me. I have the address for bestfriends so I will try and pop it in the post tomorrow.

Rosiewhippet. x 

Journal Entry 12 by rosiewhippet at RAF Wyton Post Office in RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 29, 2007

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Released 5 yrs ago (5/29/2007 UTC) at RAF Wyton Post Office in RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom

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On its way to bestfriends. 

Journal Entry 13 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

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Arrived safely in my mailbox today. Thanks rosiewhippet for sending it. I already got a little worried, as normally it does not take 3 weeks for a book to get here from the UK.

I look forward to reading this, but it'll have to wait a bit as I just started a 600-something pages ray book! It's a pageturner, so that will help ;-)
 

Journal Entry 14 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Sunday, June 24, 2007

7 out of 10

Just finished reading and still under the impression.

Oops, I would never have chosen this after the last book I read (a romantic historical novel), if it had not been a ring with others waiting.

Such a huge transition, to switch from the decadency and intrigues of the medieval English royal court, to the disasters and human sufferings of 21st century Afghanistan.

Very disturbing and heartbreaking! Glad to have read the sequel now though. Parvana's story will stay with me for a long, long time!

I have mallary's address and will send it to her soon. probably tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

 

Journal Entry 15 by bestfriends at Controlled release by mail in Controlled Release / libération contrôlée, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- France on Monday, June 25, 2007

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Released 4 yrs ago (6/25/2007 UTC) at Controlled release by mail in Controlled Release / libération contrôlée, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- France

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Journal Entry 16 by Mallary from Ginestas, Languedoc-Roussillon France on Thursday, June 28, 2007

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Arrived today, many thanks!
And thank you for the lovely bookmark and all your good wishes bestfriends, much appreciated. 

Journal Entry 17 by Mallary from Ginestas, Languedoc-Roussillon France on Tuesday, July 24, 2007

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Another amazing book by Deborah Ellis. I found it both compelling and painful to read. How these children must have suffered (and continue to do so) in Afghanistan. Both of my children have read these first two books and were shocked and impressed by them. (I think they should be compulsory reading in schools to be honest).

Thank you for sharing them. Now on it's way to Canada. 

Journal Entry 18 by princess1984 from Arnprior, Ontario Canada on Thursday, August 09, 2007

10 out of 10

I got this book yesterday in the mail after work....then after dinner I had nothing else on the go (not really anyways)...so I settled down for a read.
Well, I also finished the book last night - in the hour and a half my husband was having a ''nap'' :-P

Needless to say, it was an excellent read! and well done! (as well as quick and easy).

So, I already have the next persons'' address, and will be sending it tonight after work!! 

Journal Entry 19 by winglauraloo29wing from Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Friday, January 04, 2008

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Interesting story about this book. I've been waiting so long for it. I received a call about 6 weeks ago from someone I didn't know who lives here in Edmonton. I realized he had received a bookcrossing package for me. The address was noted wrong. He had looked up my name in the phone book. I offered to come and pick up the package. But he didn't want that. He said he would correct the address and put the package back in the mail and see what happens. Well..... it finally arrived today. The original post mark is for August 9th. A very long delivery time for Canada Post. :) I'm just happy its here.

Will keep it moving. 

Journal Entry 20 by winglauraloo29wing from Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Thursday, January 17, 2008

9 out of 10

I found this book heartbreaking. I really wish we could get things under control so children don't suffer like this. I just want to go and hug them. Thank you for sharing. This book will be on its way next week. 

Journal Entry 21 by acountkel from Charlotte, North Carolina USA on Saturday, February 23, 2008

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Caught today!
Thank you fran for including me!
Will start soon! 

Journal Entry 22 by acountkel from Charlotte, North Carolina USA on Saturday, March 15, 2008

9 out of 10

This story was absolutely heart breaking. This story really puts life in perspective. How precious it is and how lucky we are. We pick up where we left off in Parvana. After much of her Afghan neighborhood has been destroyed by bombing, Parvana and her father are on the move, trying to find the rest of the family. The journey is horrific. This book has left an impression on me. I am glad I had the opportunity to read this.

Thank you for including me in this ring.
I have the next person's address and will send on when I can get to the post office.
 

Journal Entry 23 by rapturina from Yantai, Shandong China on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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It's here, thanks for sending it across the ocean, acountkel!

I have two books ahead of this one, but I'm a quick reader so I'll probably get this on its way again fairly soon. :D 

Journal Entry 24 by rapturina from Yantai, Shandong China on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

7 out of 10

I finished reading this book a couple of days ago and was rather impressed by it. I've been reading a lot of books about Afghanistan as I find the country & culture fascinating, but this book really brings home the message of the horrible things the people of Afghanistan have had to go through, without having to go into the whole political situation. I think the real power of this book (and the first one) is that it tells a simple story of regular people, making it easy for the reader to really sympathize with the characters.

Thanks for giving me the chance to read this book! I'm currently reading Deborah Ellis's third book, "Mud City", which continues Shazia's story and is also very interesting.

I'm sending this on to Aleonblue tomorrow! 

Journal Entry 25 by aleonblue from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Received this great little book last week, and have nearly finished it... will journal again soon. 

Journal Entry 26 by aleonblue at Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Friday, October 17, 2008

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Released 3 yrs ago (10/18/2008 UTC) at Brisbane, Queensland Australia

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Passing this back to Frangipani... 

Journal Entry 27 by frangipani08 from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Saturday, January 16, 2010

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Thanks everyone - book safely home again! 



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