HGEC Library Learning Commons


Title
The breadwinner : a graphic novel [6 books] (37802)
Physical 77 pieces
Copyrighted 2017
Distributor Groundwood Books (4328)
Country Canada
Audience Intermediate, Junior High (IJ)
Collection Booking Library
Synopsis A graphic novel adaptation of Deborah Ellis' "The Breadwinner" in which to earn money so that her family can survive after her father's arrest, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy because of strict limitations imposed by the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, on women's freedom and behavior.
Author Tanaka, Shelley,
Credits "Based on the original book by Deborah Ellis." "Adapted from the feature film directed by Nora Twomey, produced by Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Productions."
Dimensions 26 cm.
ISBN# 9781773061184
Pub. Loc. Toronto, ON
Contents 6 books ; 1 Literature Circles guide.
Notes Theme: Survival ; Theme: Gender identity and roles
Parts 6 books ; 1 guide all in a 33 x 23 cm. plastic bag.
Stmt Resp Tanaka, Shelley
Added entry Based on the original book by Deborah Ellis
Guide Guide Included
Subjects Family life—Graphic novels; Friendship—Graphic novels; Gender role—Fiction; Gender role—Graphic novels; Graphic novels; Social Studies; Women—Employment—Fiction; Women—Employment—Graphic novels; Literature Circles(CK)
Call# LIT SUR 4-8
Holdings
Kit 2 copies
Reference Users of this title also used:
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library: The Graphic Novel [6 Books] (41773)
Lego maker kit (38705)
El Deafo [6 books] (37796)
Motion, forces and simple machines (36859)
The barren grounds [6 books] (40002)

LLC Home | HGEC Home | Options Menu | Curated Lists | Search Catalogue | Search Subjects | Order Form | My List | Logout

For further information, submit a query, contact us by e-mail at hgeclib@sd73.bc.ca, phone (250)376-2291 x238 or fax (250)376-7966