The Breadwinner
Author(s): Deborah Ellis
It is Afghanistan. Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by the Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters must stay inside. Four days later, the food runs out. They face starvation. So Parvana must pretend to be a boy to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear she goes out - and witnesses the horror of land mines, and the brutality of the Taliban. She suffers beatings and the desperation of trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope.
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The bestselling story of one girl's life under Taliban rule
General Fields
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- : 0.132
- : 04 March 2004
- : 198mm X 130mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Deborah Ellis
- : Paperback
- : 813.54
- : From 9 to 99
- : 176