Interview by andrea maxworthy obrien canadian writer and political activist deborah ellis, whose work has been translated into 17 languages, gives her readers a realistic portrait of life for women in modern day afghanistan under the taliban regime in the breadwinner trilogy. About the author 2001 deborah ellis is best known for her breadwinner trilogy set in afghanistan and pakistan n a series that has been published in twentyfive languages, with more than one million dollars in royalties donated to canadian women for women in afghanistan and street kids international. The breadwinner by deborah ellis is about the treatment of women as the taliban is taking over afghanistan, concentrating on the elevenyearold daughter, parvana. Deborah crombie crime fiction novelist duncan kincaid gemma james novels. Here are the three books bound into one handsome volume for readers new to deborah ellis and for those who would like a. For two years she traveled across the united states and canada interviewing indigenous youth. Deborah was honored with an order of ontario in 2006. Deborah ellis spent several months talking with women and girls in afghan refugee camps in pakistan and russia. The first book in deborah elliss riveting breadwinner series is an awardwinning novel about loyalty, survival, families, and friendship under extraordinary circumstances during the talibans rule in afghanistan. Gr 57the ravages of war on children come to light in deborah elliss final book groundwood, 2003 in her breadwinner trilogy. Elliss publisher at groundwood books, sheila barry, died on tuesday of cancer. The breadwinner is set in afghanistan, where 11yearold parvana lives with her family in. She has won the governor generals award, swedens peter pan prize, the ruth schwartz award, the university of californias middle east book award, the jane addams childrens book award, and the vicky metcalf award. See all books authored by deborah ellis, including the breadwinner, and parvanas journey, and more on.
Lucky otoole vegas adventure series deborah coonts. Deborah ellis has written over 20 books for a young adult audience. The first book in deborah elliss riveting breadwinner series is an awardwinning novel about loyalty, survival, families and friendship under extraordinary. Bifocal is a novel that ellis and eric walters wrote. Deborah crombie was taught to read from her grandmother at the young age of four, her grandma was lillian dozier who was a retired teacher. In parvanas journey, the taliban still control more. Deborah constantly moved around with her family and on her journeys, she decided to write down the stories of the people she met. She has won the university of californias middle east book award, swedens peter pan prize, the governor. Ellis goes to back to kabul and interviews children from the area. Campus verlag, frankfurt 2008 three wishes, palestinian and israeli children speak. Publication order of duncan kincaidgemma james books. From the author of the breadwiner, deborah ellis,this captivating book is a must read for middle school and older. All girls should read the breadwinner by deborah ellis.
So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. In 2006 deborah ellis was named to the order of ontario. The compound is a city made of mud which lacks food, water, and hope. With a single powerful image, deborah ellis draws our attention to nine children and the situations they find themselves in, often. Author deborah elliss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Deborah is committed to providing great content to her readers and only share products she believes in. Deborah ellis is the author of more than two dozen books, including the breadwinner, which has been published in twentyfive languages and was recently adapted into. Discover book depositorys huge selection of deborah ellis books online. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Deborah ellis won canadas governor generals award in 2000 for her first book, searching for x. Shauzia, 14, has traded her warravaged home in kabul, afghanistan, for the misery of refugee life in a widows compound in pakistan. Deborah ellis has been to afghan refugee camps and heard many stories like parvanas. Deborah ellis is a canadian author, peace activist and humanitarian who has achieved international acclaim for her courageous books that give readers in the west a glimpse of the lives of children growing up in developing countries. We all know the politics, but personalizing the story makes us feel it as well as know it.
I am a taxi the cocalero novels by deborah ellis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deborah ellis trilogy has been a phenomenal success, both critically and commercially. Now young readers can experience this entire epic story in one volume. The heaven shop by ellis, deborah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deborah ellis books list of books by author deborah ellis. Deborah raney was born in san antonio, texas in 1955. Elevenyearold parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombedout apartment building in kabul, afghanistans capital city. Her many international prizes include the 2004 vicky metcalf award for childrens literature, for an outstanding body of work. With a single powerful image, deborah ellis draws our attention to nine children and the situations they find themselves in, often through no fault of their own. Deborah elliss novels the breadwinner, parvanas journey and mud city have been a phenomenal success, touching the hearts of readers the world over. Deborah ellis books list of books by deborah ellis. Discount prices on books by deborah ellis, including titles like woolfian boundaries virginia woolf.
Deborah crombie made her debut as an author in 1993 with a share in death. When not writing, deborah runs the artisans guild, a cooperative shop she and a friend founded in 1999, and also works as a. She is also the author of several other books, including parvanas journey, winner of the jane addams award and the ruth schwartz childrens book. Raney came to fame with a vow to cherish, her first novel which was adapted into a television film. The breadwinner series boxed set breadwinner by deborah ellis book cover, description, publication history. In each story, a child makes a decision and takes action, be that a tiny gesture or a lifealtering choice. David ellis is an american novelist of legal thrillers. The above does not affect deborahs opinion of those products and services. The breadwinner series bundle by deborah ellis nook book. Deborah blake is an american author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, young adult and nonfiction books. After her critically acclaimed books of interviews with afghan, iraqi, israeli and palestinian children, deborah ellis turns her attention closer to home. The result is a compelling collection of interviews with children aged nine to eighteen. As a lawyer, ellis prosecuted and convicted illinois governor rod blagojevich, which he based the novel breach of trust on. The main issues in the novel are terrorists and racism.
Breadwinner author deborah ellis remains hopeful the star. The breadwinner series boxed set breadwinner by deborah ellis. See the complete the breadwinner series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. She also received an ala notable and jane addams childrens book award. Nominated for the jane addams childrens book award, 2004. Deborah ellis works as a mental health residential counsellor in toronto and is the winner of the governor generals award in canada equivalent to the carnegie medal for her first novel looking for x she was raised in paris, ontario and from the time she was 17 she. Shop amongst our popular books, including 74, the breadwinner, the breadwinner trilogy and more from deborah ellis. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for deborah ellis but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. All the royalties from this book will be donated to women for women in afghanistan, dedicated to the education of afghan girls in refugee camps in pakistan. Parvanas journey breadwinner series book 2 kindle edition by ellis, deborah. Deborah penned the international bestseller the breadwinner, as well as many challenging and beautiful works of fiction and nonfiction about children all over the world.
Deborah ellis is the author of more than two dozen books, including the breadwinner, which has been published in twentyfive languages. Since the taliban took over afghanistan, shelve the breadwinner. Parvanas determination to survive is the force that drives this novel set against the backdrop of an intolerable situation brought about by war and religious fanaticism. Deborah raney is an american author that writes christian fiction. She is also the author of several other books, including parvanas journey, winner of the jane addams award and the ruth schwartz childrens book award, given annually by the ontario arts council and the canadian booksellers association. She has won the governor generals award, the middle east book award, the peter pan prize, the jane addams childrens book award and the vicky metcalf award for a body of work. His novels have been translated into nine languages. She has won the university of californias middle east book award, swedens peter pan prize, the governor generals award, and the jane addams childrens book award. From these interviews, she wrote the breadwinner series, which includes the breadwinner 2001, a book about a girl named parvana, parvanas journey 2002. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The power of one voice an interview with deborah ellis. Deborah ellis has achieved international acclaim with her courageous and dramatic books that give western readers a glimpse into the plight of children in developing countries. She has won the governor generals award, swedens peter pan prize, the ruth schwartz award, the university of californias middle east book award.
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