The BreadwinnerOUP Oxford, 04.03.2004 - 176 Seiten AFGHANISTAN: Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by the Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters must stay inside. Four days later, the food runs out. They face starvation. So Parvana must pretend to be a boy to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear she goes out - and witnesses the horror of landmines, and the bruality of the Taliban. She suffers beatings and the desperation of trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope |
Inhalt
Chapter ONE | 7 |
Chapter TWO | 19 |
Chapter THREE | 34 |
Chapter FOUR | 44 |
Chapter FIVE | 54 |
Chapter SIX | 63 |
Chapter SEVEN | 74 |
Chapter EIGHT | 83 |
Chapter TEN | 104 |
Chapter ELEVEN | 114 |
Chapter TWELVE | 123 |
Chapter THIRTEEN | 135 |
Chapter FOURTEEN | 144 |
Chapter FIFTEEN | 155 |
AUTHORS NOTE | 167 |
GLOSSARY | 169 |
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