The Breadwinner – Deborah Ellis (ISBN: 9780192787385)
The Breadwinner is an award‑winning children’s novel by Deborah Ellis, set in Taliban‑controlled Afghanistan. The story follows Parvana, an 11‑year‑old girl who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family after her father is arrested. Through courage and resilience, Parvana navigates the dangers of war, poverty, and oppression while striving to keep her family alive.

This edition (ISBN: 9780192787385), published by Oxford University Press, is widely studied in schools and praised for its powerful portrayal of gender, survival, and human rights. It is the first book in Ellis’s acclaimed Breadwinner Trilogy, which continues with Parvana’s Journey and Mud City.