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A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK *A Walter Dean Myers Honor Winner *An ALA Notable Book *A Malka Penn Award Recipient *A New York Times Editor's Choice Pick *A Junior Library Guild Selection *Named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, Kirkus Reviews, The New York Times, NPR, School Library Journal, and The Washington Post.
“A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults.” -Kirkus, starred review
In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal, and hopeful tale of India's partition, and of one girl's journey to find a new home in a divided country
It's 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims, and hundreds of thousands are killed crossing borders.
Half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old Nisha doesn't know where she belongs, or what her country is anymore. When Papa decides it's too dangerous to stay in what is now Pakistan, Nisha and her family become refugees and embark first by train but later on foot to reach her new home. The journey is long, difficult, and dangerous, and after losing her mother as a baby, Nisha can't imagine losing her homeland, too. But even if her country has been ripped apart, Nisha still believes in the possibility of putting herself back together.
Told through Nisha's letters to her mother, The Night Diary is a heartfelt story of one girl's search for home, for her own identity...and for a hopeful future.
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Experience the riveting and award-winning tale of The Night Diary. Named a Best Book of the Year by prestigious sources like Amazon, The New York Times, and Kirkus Reviews, this 2019 Newbery Honor Book is a must-read for both children and adults. Dive into a gripping and nuanced story that explores the human cost of conflict in the aftermath of India's partition. In a country divided between Hindus and Muslims, follow the journey of Nisha, a half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old, as she searches for her place in a divided nation.
Get ready to be captivated by The Night Diary's poignant and personal narrative, reminiscent of beloved books like Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life. As Nisha and her family become refugees, escaping the dangers in present-day Pakistan, they face a treacherous journey filled with trials and uncertainty. Throughout her letters to her mother, Nisha showcases her resilience and unwavering hope, even in the face of losing her homeland and struggling to rebuild her shattered life.
With its powerful storytelling and touching exploration of identity and belonging, The Night Diary will leave you profoundly moved. Discover a story that not only sheds light on a significant period of history but also resonates with the universal quest for home and hope. Don't miss out on this remarkable and award-winning tale. Read The Night Diary today and let it transport you to a world where the human spirit triumphs amidst adversity.
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