This article analyses Deborah Ellis' Breadwinner Trilogy (also known as the Parvana trilogy), in terms of its awards from the Jane Addams Peace Association.
In particular, it considers how the novels promote peace and social justice, broaden understanding of cultures of the world, provide models of children who solve problems courageously and invite discussion of gender equity and the effects of war.
Journal
The Looking Glass : New Perspectives on Children's LiteratureISSN
1551-5680Volume
9Issue
2Publisher
La Trobe UniversitySection Title
JabberwockyAuthor Biography
Susan C. Griffith teaches children's literature at Central Michigan University. She currently serves on the Jane Addams Children's Book Award Committee.Date Created
2008-12-12Rights Statement
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OJS data migration 2025: https://ojs.latrobe.edu.au/ojs/index.php/tlg/article/view/116
