Second Book in The Series

by | Feb 27, 2026

If students have not read The Breadwinner, the first book in Deborah Ellis’s series, explain that Parvana’s Journey is the second in a series of four novels set in Afghanistan featuring Parvana and her family and friends. Read students the synopsis of The Breadwinner,...

Photo Essays

by | Feb 27, 2026

Have students view photo essays or other collections of photographs of Afghanistan and have them discuss their responses with a partner or small group.

Map of Afganistan

by | Feb 27, 2026

Display a series of maps of Afghanistan and have students consider its geographical features such as its landlocked situation, bodies of water, regions, major cities and bordering countries. Have them discuss the effects of these features on the people who live there....