The Breadwinner - by Deborah Ellis - $15.95

A story of life in Afghanistan under the Taliban. Parvana’s parents were educated in the west and taught at the local Kabul University. When the Taliban took control, her mother had to stay at home and her father was arrested for his Western ties. Parvana becomes the breadwinner in a place where girls are not supposed to be seen. Based upon true stories of girls the author has met in refugee camps in Pakistan. Eye-opening book. Pb RA 10 – 15 yrs, Rr 12 yrs – A.