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Tanaka, Shelley. 1950- , adapter.

The Breadwinner : a graphic novel / 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 ; text adapted by Shelley Tanaka. - Toronto : Groundwood Books, 2017. - 79 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan. Deborah Ellis's beloved novel has been adapted for film by Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Productions in association with Angelina Jolie's production company, jolie pas productions.

Middle grade.



ISBN: 9781773061184

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 20179051504

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Families--Graphic novels.
Women's rights--Graphic novels.
Gender role--Graphic novels.
Responsibility--Graphic novels.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Afghanistan--Social life and customs--Graphic novels.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Adaptations.

Dewey Class. No.: GN TAN