The Breadwinner - Couverture souple

Ellis, Deborah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192752847 ISBN 13 : 9780192752840

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

We've heard and read millions of words about living under the Taliban, yet it remains a distant horror.
Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man to go out to buy food, they face starvation. So Parvana must pretend to be a boy to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear, she goes out - and witnesses the horror of avoiding landmines, and the brutality of the Taliban. She suffers beatings and the desperation of trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope...

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

AFGHANISTAN: Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by the Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters must stay inside. Four days later, the food runs out. They face starvation. So Parvana must pretend to be a boy to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear she goes out - and witnesses the horror of landmines, and the brutality of the Taliban. She suffers beatings and the desperation of trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope

Revue de presse

We've heard and read millions of words about living under the Taliban, yet it remains a distant horror. But [The Breadwinner] brings everything to poignant life. (The Independent)

very remarkable and highly topical. The horrors of life under the Taliban are balanced by loyalty, courage and hope. Read it. (Independent on Sunday)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0192752847
• ISBN 13: 9780192752840
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 176