A bestselling story about a girl living in war-torn Afghanistan under Taliban rule, recommended by Malala Yousafzai. Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to save her mother and sisters from starvation. Every day, it is a fight for survival. But even in despair lies hope . . .

"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 . . ."

`"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

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.

Recommended by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai. Over 2.5 million copies have been sold of Deborah Ellis' award-winning series about a girl living in war-torn Afghanistan. Deborah Ellis is an award-winning author, a feminist and peace activist who has spent a lot of time in Pakistan, in Afghan refugee camps, talking to women and documenting their lives.