 It’s 1947, and India, newly independent from British rule, has been divided into two countries: Pakistan and India. Twelve-year-old Nisha, who is half Muslim and half Hindu, doesn’t know where she belongs. Her Muslim mother died when Nisha was a baby. Her Hindu father decides it is too dangerous to stay in what has become Pakistan. Nisha and her family become refugees. They travel by train and foot to reach their new home. Nisha is finally able to meet her mother’s brother and find where she really belongs. Nisha’s story is told through diary entries she writes nightly to her mother. Included in the back is a helpful glossary. The author uses her own father’s story as a basis for this compelling historical novel. mjw |
| Title: The Night Diary Author: Veer Hiranandani Publisher: Dial Books Copyright: 2018 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0735-2285-11 Hardcover pages: 272 Age range: 8-12 Genre: Historical Fiction Book setting: India, Pakistan Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: U.S. Subjects: Diaries, Family life, Hindus, Muslims, Partition 1947, Refugees, Siblings |
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