Bestselling story about girl living in war-torn Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Deborah Ellis is the author of the international bestseller The
Breadwinner, which has been published in twenty-five languages. She
has won the Governor General's Award, the Middle East Book Award,
the Peter Pan Prize, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the
Vicky Metcalf Award. A recipient of the Order of Canada, Deborah
has donated more than 2 million in royalties to organizations such
as Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, UNICEF and Street
Kids
International. Deborah has spent a lot of time in Pakistan, in
Afghan refugee camps, talking to women and documenting their lives
under 20 years of war. She lives in Simcoe, Ontario.
"It answers the question; What's it like to be an Afghan child?It
makes it clear that Afghans aren't the enemy, that children all
over the world hate helping with the washing up, whether they are
starving or not. It allows children to draw their own conclusions
about why we are fighting. Most importantly, it humanises the war .
. . it deserves to become a bestseller . . ."
*The Daily Telegraph*
"Very remarkable and highly topical. The horrors of life under the
Taliban are balanced by loyalty, courage and hope. Read it."
*Independent on Sunday*
"I was gripped by this series and couldn't drag myself away from
it. Ellis beautifully captures childhood in war-torn Afghanistan
and Pakistan. The stories are very moving."
*New York Times*
"All girls [should read]: The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis [...] I
think it's important for girls everywhere to learn how women are
treated in some societies. But even though Parvana is treated as
lesser than boys and men, she never feels that way. She believes in
herself and is stronger to fight against hunger, fear and war.
Girls like her are an inspiration. The Breadwinner reminds us how
courageous and strong women are around the world."
*Malala Yousafzai , New York Times*
"An eye-opening experience for readers who are not acquainted with
such a difficult reality."
*Teacher Academic Forum*
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