Plot Summary
The Breadwinner is the story of a little Afghan girl, named Parvana, and her family, as they struggle to exist and survive in their war torn country. After Parvana's father has been arrested, Parvana must cut her hair and wear boy's clothes so that she can roam and work freely in the male dominated market-place of her city, all of this so that she can provide food for her family.
Evaluation
The story clearly and creatively depicts life as it was during the Taliban rule in Afganistan. Throughout the book, there is a constant tension and fear that those in the market-place will find out Parvana's real sex. Although this book is for a tween audience, I think that it portrays the challenges of maintaining expectations from family and trials and pressures involved in living in Afghanistan. This book allows for children in our modern culture to gain a glimpse of life outside of our milieu.
Age Range - 9-12
Rating
****
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