![]() ![]() As they go close to Father’s hidden books, Parvana yells at them to cause a distraction. The soldiers rip open the cupboard and throw things out. One day after dinner while Father tells the story of a brave young girl named Malali who leads men into a battle against the British in 1880, the Talibs burst into Parvana’s apartment and arrest Father. Father tries to earn money for his family by reading letters to people in the market since most citizens are illiterate. Father lost his leg when the school where he was a teacher was bombed. Parvana who is a small eleven-year-old is allowed to go to the market with her father because he can’t walk without her help. All females including teens must be accompanied by males and wear burqas when they go outside. ![]() ![]() This heartwarming story follows Parvana who lives in Afghanistan where the Taliban have recently taken over the country. If you haven’t read The Breadwinner novel, then you are in for a rare treat. ![]()
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