The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

Tells the story of an eleven year old girl whose father is arrested and must disguise herself as a boy to support her family and become the breadwinner.

This book contains: Controversial Cultural Commentary, Controversial Religious Commentary, Mention of Drugs, Gore, Inflammatory Social Commentary, Abuse, and Violence

The main character’s cleverness and courage allowed her to survive and provide for her family despite the Taliban rule. Her ability to disguise herself as a boy and become a "breadwinner" allowed her family to survive.