The Breadwinner

Deborah Ellis

In Taliban-controlled Kabul, where women are forbidden to leave their homes or work, eleven-year-old Parvana faces a desperate situation when her father is arrested. To support her family and secure their survival, she makes the dangerous decision to disguise herself as a boy. This courageous act allows her to navigate the oppressive society, but it comes with immense risks and challenges as she tries to maintain her secret identity.