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Parvana needs a toshak, a cushion or pillow, to sit on while reading and writing, as she spends hours on the floor working on her father's market stall. The cushion provides comfort and support for her back and legs during long hours of sitting.

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What is the part of speech for the word toshak?

Noun


How do you pronounce toshak?

Toshak is pronounced as "TOH-shock." The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the 'a' sounds like the 'a' in 'father'.


What is a toshak?

A toshak is a seating/sleeping mattress, that Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and other countries nearby use.


What is the oragnal name of the parvana journey?

The original name of the "Parvana's Journey" book by Deborah Ellis is simply "Parvana."


When was parvana published?

Parvana was published in 2002


What does toshak mean?

Toshak is a Farsi term used to describe a type of cushion, often filled with wool or cotton, and traditionally used for seating or to lean against. It is a common household item in many Middle Eastern and South Asian countries.


What year was parvana from the breadwinner born?

Parvana was born in 1847 in the story


What made parvana run from the village?

Parvana runs from the village after her father is arrested by the Taliban. She feels the need to disguise herself as a boy in order to support her family and try to find a way to rescue her father.


What is Parvana's older sister's name in The Breadwinner?

Hossain


Where was Parvana published?

"Parvana" was published in the United States by Groundwood Books in 2002.


Why does mother leave parvana at kabul?

because Parvana's mother won't make Nooria(Parvana's older sister) go to Marza by herself. And Parvana said she doesn't want to go to Mazar with them, She wants to wait her father out of prison in kabul.


How did parvana's relationship with shauzia change?

Parvana's relationship with Shauzia changed because Shauzia left in the hopes of travelling to Paris, so she left Parvana. And if you've read the book Parvana's journey, you'll notice that Parvana keeps writing to Shauzia because she has no one left, even though she doesn't know where Shauzia is