by Deborah Ellis · Baula · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788447912346
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«El pa de la guerra» is the young adult novel by Deborah Ellis, published by Baula in paperback (136 pages, in Catalan).
Set in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, it follows Parvana, an eleven-year-old girl. When her father is imprisoned, her family seeks a desperate way out: since women cannot spend money, Parvana must pass as a boy. A harsh and realistic tale about survival, family and friendship in wartime.
The work was published in 2004 in the «La Llum del Far» collection and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Aimed at young people and adults, especially those seeking stories about childhood in the midst of war.
Deborah Ellis is a Canadian fiction writer and activist. Her themes are often concerned with the sufferings of persecuted children in the Third World.
