Torn Apart – The Partition of India, 1947

Description

A thrilling and moving account of the largest movement of

people in history, telling both sides of the story through the voices

of children at the heart of Partition.

It’s October 1947 and two young boys find themselves thrown together

during the dramatic changes of Partition.

As the new India and Pakistan are born, can the

friendship between these two children rise above the tensions

between the two countries?

When the British announced they would be leaving India, a feeling

of hope bubbled up in towns and villages across the country –

they would be free to rule themselves at last!

But deciding to split the country in two – Partition – would soon

mean so much more.

A gripping first-hand account with an engaging and direct narrative

voice, making the story accessible to a young readership

Packed with fascinating details