Capital of Afghanistan

A militant group that took control of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1996; they continue to work in Afghanistan today

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

a volunteer army; the Taliban is made up of volunteer soldiers

A long, tent-like garment worn by women. It covers the entire body and has a narrow mesh screen over the eyes.

broken stone or bricks; ruins

The main character in The Breadwinner

Parvana's older sister

Parvana's younger sister, age 5

A former writer for the radio station

A former history teacher

Parvana's 2 year old brother

better or more important than another person or thing

The Soviet Union before its break-up, including Russia and other Communist countries.

a weapon that travels through the air and carries a bomb

a thing that explodes and hurts or damages people and things

not being afraid, or not showing that you are afraid when you do something dangerous or difficult

Parvana's older brother who died at age 14 when he stepped on a land mine