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Nov 07, 2022darladoodles rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Parvana's story gives the reader a window into life in Afghanistan when the Taliban took over in the mid-1990's. Her family finds themselves moving from one dwelling to the next as each gets bombed and their worldly possessions diminish…
Sep 08, 2022
When Parvana's family faces life without her father, it's up to Parvana to take the 'breadwinner' role for her mother, sisters and baby brother. In Taliban ruled Afghanistan women are not permitted to seek education, hold jobs, or even…
Feb 16, 2021becker rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent reading for any age.
Jul 11, 2019aveenolotion rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The breadwinner, at first I wondered what that could mean in terms of what this story was about. And when I read the book, I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. An amazing story. Teaches readers of other lives and how one girl did so…
Feb 12, 2019MrPlatypus rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a deep and very touching book. Everybody should read it - maybe especially young people to see the world from a different angle.
Aug 25, 2018Amirsadegh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Little Girl Living in fear of bombs roaring in my ears, My father has been captured and might die in tears, I can’t stand up for what I believe, I was disguised as a boy so I could get fed, I am the little…
Jul 25, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Bread Winner” by Deborah Ellis is a great coming of age story about a young teenage girl and her struggles living in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. This story is very easy to connect to for teens since the story is through the eyes of…
Jul 09, 2018SAM HRANAC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A quick and interesting read - moving. Don't expect it to track with the animated film. The book includes much more, and more brutal, detail.
Jun 23, 2018
I loved this one. it is probably one of the best Social Studies books out there. I loved Parvana's character. Deborah Ellis really outdid herself on this one.
May 25, 2018savtadina rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is an extremely powerful novel written for middle schoolers about the situation in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule. I think it is important for youth to read but also I suggest that parents or teachers help anyone reading it as…
Feb 20, 2018
I can't wait till the movie is out. So far I love this book.
Jan 28, 2018
Parvana is facing a few issues that most kids have - sibling rivalry, the need to help her parents, and disagreements. But in a whole different way.
Aug 16, 2017
This book was so good, and the following books keep getting better and better.
Jul 15, 2016parnoosh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book so much. It shows because anyone would do anything to help you and how friends have each other's backs and no matter what happens they help each other. I liked this book better than mud city because of the family and…
May 17, 2016troubleinspace rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Breadwinner is a very good book, but the next one Parvana's Journey is better. Still, you should absolutely read this book.
Apr 05, 2016
The Breadwinner is a very good book to read. I recently read it for school, but enjoyed it a lot. It explains about the hard times people are living in nowadays, and how somebody's courage can make the world a little bit more bearable to…
Mar 15, 2016blue_dolphin_3839 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The "Breadwinner" is a wonderful book. I think I read it in grade 6 with our class. It's a story full of bravery,sad times, and courage, of which Parvana had. I don't remember much of it, but I do remember that I enjoyed every bit of it…
Mar 13, 2016pattiekd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was an amazing book! Can hardly wait to read Parvana's Journey! We read it for our mother/daughter book club. My daughters enjoyed it too!
Nov 03, 2015Lea18 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I first heard this story in grade 5. Since then I have reread it and its sequels multiple times. It remains an example of the bravery of children.
Aug 09, 2014gloomybear111 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I think this is the most amazing and courageous book i have ever read. I don`t think anyone could be so courageous to become a boy, survive in the wilderness and watch three other children, and handle the grief of losing one. Parvana was…
Aug 08, 2014
This book is amazing!
cindycruise
Apr 14, 2014
breadwinner is an amazing book
Mar 15, 2014ashfia7012 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
i thought the book was amazing!
annatilson
Mar 03, 2014annatilson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is like, the best ever to learn what it was like in Pakistan, and learn new interesting things about what it was like in that time. I really like this book and I finished it in two days time! I find it interesting. I like how…
Chillia
Feb 15, 2014Chillia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
First time I read this author and I really enjoyed her writing.