Written by Veera Hiranandani, Published by Kokila, 2018. (Historical Fiction, ages 10-13)
If you are looking for a book with a lot of meaty things to explore and discuss, this would be the book for you. Not only are the characters compelling and complex, it also covers a fascinating aspect of history.
BACKGROUND
Young Nisha lives at home with her twin Amil, Dadi, chef Kazi and father. Her life is suddenly turned upside down when the country is torn into two countries: Pakistan and India. Soon her family must chose between their Hindu and Muslim identities, unsure of what the future holds. #OwnVoices
BEST FOR
A historical fiction for readers who enjoy learning details of the lifestyles of characters and interesting parts of history. It is written in a diary format. This would be a great classroom read with plenty of material for discussions.
PAIR WITH
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WHERE TO PURCHASE
If you have an interest in reading The Night Diary
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or here is a link for the book on Amazon
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