A review by timna_wyckoff
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

4.0

Read for 4th grade book club. This book impressed me. It was hard to imagine how someone could write a book for such a young audience (mid/late-elementary) about the horribleness of the Taliban. But, the author did it. At first, I thought the writing felt really clunky. But, in the end, I think the straightforwardness made the reality of life for this young girl under the Taliban bearable to read (if still appropriately disturbing). I also really liked how the story included experiences common to all (annoying older sister!) to help young readers relate.