![]() These books appeal to me because the realities of war and the horrible hardships faced by the people at the hands of the Taliban are heartbreaking and important to be aware of. ![]() I am a huge fan of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, and those books would definitely be a good follow up for kids who read and enjoy The Breadwinner Trilogy. ![]() It may sound a little weird to say because of the horrors that we may find happening in that part of the world, but I tend to love books that are set in Afghanistan. This book would be the perfect introduction to the reality of war torn Afghanistan for any middle school aged child. More than two million copies of The Breadwinner series have sold worldwide. The result was The Breadwinner trilogy, which tells the compelling stories of Parvana and her best friend, Shauzia. Deborah knew she had to turn that story into a book. She was particularly struck by the story of a young girl who had cut off her hair and disguised herself as a boy so she could earn money to support her family. ![]() She visited refugee camps in Pakistan, met Afghan women, and heard about their experiences. When Deborah Ellis read about the Taliban occupation of Afghanistan and about their brutal treatment of girls and women, she decided that she had to get involved. ![]()
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