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A review by erinmp
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
4.0
Parvana is eleven years old and living in the Taliban-controlled city of Kabul, Afghanistan. She spends her days with her father in the market where he earns money by reading and writing letters, since most of the country is illiterate. Parvana misses school, but at least she gets to get outside of the family's tiny one-room apartment, unlike her older sister who is not allowed. Then one night four members of the Taliban burst into Parvanas home and arrest her father. With no way of knowing if he is still alive or will return, Parvana's family decide to cut her hair and pass her off as a boy in order to work in the market and support the family.
Wonderful and amazing book about Afghanistan for younger readers. Parvana is a little girl that many can relate to, despite her vastly different life. Although much of what happened under the Taliban control has been toned down a little (chopping off hands instead of stoning in the stadium), it is a good introduction to the lives of many women and children during the horrific era. Highly recommended.
Wonderful and amazing book about Afghanistan for younger readers. Parvana is a little girl that many can relate to, despite her vastly different life. Although much of what happened under the Taliban control has been toned down a little (chopping off hands instead of stoning in the stadium), it is a good introduction to the lives of many women and children during the horrific era. Highly recommended.