BREADWINNER from Oxford University Press (Children's Division) at the Book Checkout

BREADWINNER
BREADWINNER
Book Category:
Juvenile Fiction > Girls & Women
Author:
Ellis, Deborah
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN 13:
9780192752840
Price:
GBP 6.99
Publication Year:
2004

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Oxford University Press (Children's Division).

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The bestselling story of one girl's life under Taliban rule
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 landmines, and the bruality of the Taliban. She suffers beatings and the desperation of trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope