A compelling and engrossing story about a girl living in war-torn Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to save her mother and sisters from starvation. Every day, it is a fight for survival.
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Recommended by Malala Yousafzai, The Breadwinner is the first book in Deborah Ellis's bestselling series set in Afghanistan. This award-winning novel explores loyalty, survival, family and friendship under extraordinary circumstances.
Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home.
With no man to go out to buy food, they face starvation. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear, she goes out, and witnesses the horror of landmines, the brutality of the Taliban, and the desperation of a country trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope . . .
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Breadwinner and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
The Breadwinner features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Gritty Reads, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers
The Breadwinner is available in Paperback, Part-work (fascículo)
The Breadwinner was written by Deborah Ellis and published by Oxford University Press
The Breadwinner has 160 pages
£7.19
