Discover books similar to "The Breadwinner" series

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Set in Nazi Germany, this book tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who scratches out a living by stealing books. Like 'The Breadwinner', this book explores the power of literature and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Jacqueline Woodson

Brown Girl Dreaming

This novel in verse tells the story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood in the 1960s and 70s, growing up as an African American in the South and then in Brooklyn. The protagonist's journey towards finding her voice and her place in the world will resonate with readers of 'The Breadwinner'.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

This bestselling novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, and his friend Hassan. Like 'The Breadwinner', this book explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of a country torn apart by war.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and no unemployment, and where every member of the community has a role assigned to them, Jonas, a 12-year-old boy, is selected to be the new 'Receiver of Memories'. This dystopian novel, like 'The Breadwinner', explores themes of courage, sacrifice and the importance of memory and history.

Lois Lowry

Number the Stars

This historical novel tells the story of Annemarie Johansen, a 10-year-old Danish girl, who must overcome her fear and prejudice as she and her family help her Jewish friend Ellen Rosen escape from Nazi-occupied Denmark. This book, like 'The Breadwinner', is a powerful exploration of the impact of war on children.

Kate Morton

The Secret Keeper

During a summer party at the family farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson has escaped to her childhood tree house and is happily dreaming of the future. She is startled by an unexpected encounter with a stranger, who reveals a secret about her mother, Dorothy, that sends Laurel on a quest that spans decades. This book, like 'The Breadwinner', is a powerful exploration of family secrets and the impact of the past on the present.

Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Theo Decker, a 13-year-old boy who survives a terrorist attack at an art museum which kills his mother. Theo steals a priceless painting, The Goldfinch, which connects him to a world of wealth, art, and intrigue. This book, like 'The Breadwinner', is a powerful exploration of the impact of trauma on a young person's life.

Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This novel tells the story of Charlie, a 15-year-old boy who is navigating the world of high school, love, and friendship. Like 'The Breadwinner', this book is a powerful exploration of the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world.

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

This historical novel tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who are separated by the German occupation of France during World War II. Like 'The Breadwinner', this book is a powerful exploration of the impact of war on women and the choices they make to survive.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

This novel tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid in 1960s Mississippi, who is hired by a young white woman, Skeeter, to write a book about their experiences working for white families. Like 'The Breadwinner', this book is a powerful exploration of the lives of women who are often marginalized and oppressed.