The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel by Nora Twomey, Deborah Ellis

The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel

Nora Twomey, Deborah Ellis

80 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical middle grade emotional fast-paced
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This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan.Parvana lives with her family in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 70%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
tense 36%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 16%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 13% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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