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Kids of Kabul : living bravely through a never-ending war, Deborah Ellis

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Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children who spoke about their lives now. They are still living in a country torn apart by war. Violence and oppression still exist, particularly affecting the lives of girls, but the kids are weathering their lives with courage and optimism: "I was incredibly impressed by the sense of urgency these kids have--needing to get as much education and life experience and fun as they can, because they never know when the boom is going to be lowered on them again." The two dozen or so children featured in the book range in age from ten to seventeen. Many are girls Deb met through projects funded by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (http://www.cw4wafghan.ca), the organization that is supported by royalties from The Breadwinner Trilogy. Parvana's Fund provides grants toward education projects for Afghan women and children, including schools, libraries and literacy programs.--Publisher description
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
143 p.
Isbn
9781554981816
Instance
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Kids of Kabul : living bravely through a never-ending war
Title
Kids of Kabul
Title remainder
living bravely through a never-ending war
Statement of responsibility
Deborah Ellis
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Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children who spoke about their lives now. They are still living in a country torn apart by war. Violence and oppression still exist, particularly affecting the lives of girls, but the kids are weathering their lives with courage and optimism: "I was incredibly impressed by the sense of urgency these kids have--needing to get as much education and life experience and fun as they can, because they never know when the boom is going to be lowered on them again." The two dozen or so children featured in the book range in age from ten to seventeen. Many are girls Deb met through projects funded by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (http://www.cw4wafghan.ca), the organization that is supported by royalties from The Breadwinner Trilogy. Parvana's Fund provides grants toward education projects for Afghan women and children, including schools, libraries and literacy programs.--Publisher description
Awards note
A Junior Library Guild selection, 2012.
Biography type
collective biography
Cataloging source
NLC
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1960-
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Ellis, Deborah
Dewey number
  • j305.235092/2581
  • 305.90695
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
  • portraits
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Grades 7-11
LC call number
HQ792.A3
LC item number
E55 2012
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
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  • Children
  • Children and war
  • Afghan War, 2001-
  • Children
  • Children and war
  • Afghan War, 2001-
Target audience
juvenile
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Kids of Kabul : living bravely through a never-ending war, Deborah Ellis
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references: p. 140
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
143 p.
Isbn
9781554981816
Other physical details
ill., maps, ports.
System control number
(OCoLC)755210858
Label
Kids of Kabul : living bravely through a never-ending war, Deborah Ellis
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references: p. 140
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
143 p.
Isbn
9781554981816
Other physical details
ill., maps, ports.
System control number
(OCoLC)755210858

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