The Breadwinner By Deborah Ellis

Afghanistan: Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers.
Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their
own.

Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man
to go out to buy food, 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, the brutality of the Taliban, and the desperation of a country
trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope . . .

Deborah Ellis has been to Afghan refugee camps and has listened to many
stories like Parvana's."