Books Like The Bread Winner
Families who loved The Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is beginning to notice or ask questions about money worries, or when they want to instill a sense of resilience. Set during the Great Depression, The Bread Winner tells the story of twelve-year-old Sarah, whose family faces losing their home after both her parents lose their jobs. Drawing on her one special skill, baking, Sarah secretly starts a business selling her delicious bread to save her family. The book gently explores themes of financial hardship, family pride, and the fear of poverty, while celebrating a child's resourcefulness and capacity to make a profound difference. It’s an empowering historical novel that shows how love, hard work, and a good idea can help a family overcome even the most difficult times.
