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The first book in Deborah Ellis’s riveting Breadwinner series is an award-winning novel about loyalty, survival, families and friendship under extraordinary circumstances during the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan in the late 1990s.
Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city. Parvana’s father — a history teacher until his school was bombed and his health destroyed — works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day, he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food.
As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner.
The fifteenth anniversary edition includes a special foreword by Deborah Ellis as well as a new map, an updated author’s note and a glossary to provide young readers with background and context. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Parvana’s Fund supports education projects for Afghan women and children.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
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Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. This award-winning novel has captured the hearts of readers worldwide, including none other than Malala Yousafzai, who believes that every girl should read it. Set in the late 1990s during the Taliban's reign in Afghanistan, the story follows eleven-year-old Parvana and her family as they struggle for survival in Kabul. Can Parvana, in a desperate attempt to provide for her family, break the societal norms and become the breadwinner? Find out as you embark on this extraordinary journey of loyalty, resilience, and the power of friendship under extraordinary circumstances.
Get ready to be transported to the war-torn streets of Kabul and experience the harrowing reality of life during the Taliban's rule. Deborah Ellis artfully weaves a tale that will leave you breathless, as Parvana's world is shattered when her father gets arrested for his foreign education. With no one to earn money or shop for food, the family's only hope lies in Parvana's transformation into a boy. Through this stunning story, young readers will not only learn about the history and culture of Afghanistan but also the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
The fifteenth anniversary edition of The Breadwinner is a must-have addition to any reader's library. Featuring a special foreword by author Deborah Ellis, this edition offers a new map, an updated author's note, and a glossary, providing young readers with invaluable background and context. Moreover, when you purchase this book, you are supporting a worthy cause. All royalties from the sale of The Breadwinner go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, specifically to Parvana's Fund, which supports education projects for Afghan women and children. Grab this compelling and educational book today, and help make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.
Step into the world of The Breadwinner and explore the gripping plot that unfolds in a series of episodes, keeping you eagerly turning the pages. Discover how the characters respond and change as they navigate through the twists and turns of the story, drawing you deeper into their lives. With this book, young readers can develop crucial skills such as comparing and contrasting characters, settings, and events, aligning perfectly with the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and engaging read.
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