The breadwinner
This story has nothing to do with bread!! it is about a young girl during the Afghani war who has to dress up as a boy to earn money for her family. Her father is taken to prsion because he had attended university, and her brother had been killed by a land mine. Her famioy learns to cope with their situation, but are forced to commit acts they would never normally do. The bravery of this girl (parvana) is outstanding and I think that readers could learn alot from this book.
posted by Anonymous @ 9:48 p.m.
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Hi, BK:
I am not sure if you saw my earlier posting. The author Deborah Ellis has received critical praise for this book.
She frequently does school visits, in the area.
Catherine
What a good read considering the current world situation.
i read this book with a group in school once, and i loved it so much! i like how deborah ellis always writes about world- related situations, and it helps us understand how other people live and how we need to help them.
--Jessica
Jessica,
I am glad that you loved this book as well.
Catherine
oooo, have u read the second book: Parvana's Journey? It's just as good...actually, i liked it better than the first one! =)
Sorry. I made a mistake. I was confused with Parvana's journey.
Catherine
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