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The Night Diary

Veera Hiranandani

About this book

Set during the partition of India, 'The Night Diary' follows a young boy who writes letters to his missing mother, navigating a world turned upside down by violence and displacement. The story explores the emotional and cultural complexities of a time of great change through the eyes of a child.

Themes
Heartfelt & EmotionalHopepunkMysteriousThought-ProvokingThe power of communication across dividesIdentity in the face of upheavalThe search for belongingThe impact of historical events on personal lives
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