Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.5
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
33187
Points per Word
0.000151
Page Count
200
Points per Page
0.025
Series
Breadwinner
Description
Parvana's father has died and she is searching for the rest of her family. Along the way she meets other children who are alone and together they make their way across war-torn Afghanistan. Book #2
Quick Summary
An orphaned girl treks across dangerous Afghanistan, gathering lost children together and proving that hope survives even in the darkest times. Kids will root for Parvana as she faces real dangers, finds friendship with other alone children, and keeps moving forward when everything seems hopeless. If your kid likes "Number the Stars" or "A Long Walk to Water," they'll be drawn into this emotional survival story. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy historical fiction with heart.