After her father’s death, Parvana, now thirteen-years-old, continues to search for her mother in war-torn Afghanistan, joining with two younger children who are also struggling to survive. Sequel to: The breadwinner. Operation: Military Kids Reading Collection 2008. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 4.9 ATOS Book Level: 4.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 62222EN Reading Counts Level: 5.5 Reading Counts Points: 10 Lexile Measure: 640 Fountas & Pinnell: W.