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Calibre audio library

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2 books

BREADWINNER, THE

Catalogue number: 16266
Number of cassettes: 4
Time (hours): 3.25
Reader: Wilsher, Gill
Main subject: Key stage 3 - ages 12 - 14 years
Additional subject: Key stage 4 - ages 14 - 16 years

In Afghanistan, Parvana's father has been arrested by the Taliban and by law the women cannot leave home alone. When the food runs out Parvana pretends to be a boy. It is dangerous but the only way to save the family.

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PARVANA'S JOURNEY

Catalogue number: 16383
Number of cassettes: 4
Time (hours): 3.75
Reader: Wilsher, Gill
Main subject: Key stage 4 - ages 14 - 16 years

Sequel to 'The Breadwinner'. Disguised as a boy, thirteen year old Parvana journeys through Afghanistan searching for her mother, sisters and brother. Trying to avoid Taliban soldiers and other dangers, she befriends an orphaned baby and a crippled boy, but will they help or hamper her search?

There are 32 other books read by Gill Wilsher including:


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There are 491 other books in Key stage 4 - ages 14 - 16 years including:


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This book is also available in mp3 format.


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