The Line

di Swapna Haddow (Autore)

Farah Shah (Illustratore)

Scholastic, 2026

  A powerful story about Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. "I would draw lines that would lasso us to our neighbours and keep us close for all time. I would draw lines that made us feel safe together." When a line divides the country of India, a little girl and her family are forced to leave their home. On her journey, the girl thinks about what she would do differently if she was in charge of a line with so much power. She would draw lines that brought people together, despite their differences. Her lines would make people friends. Her lines would make the world a better place. Bringing together award-winning Indian author, Swapna Haddow, with British-Pakistani illustrator, Farah Shah, representing both sides of Partition The hopeful message of the story and warmth of the illustrations handle the subject matter with care, suitable for a young audience Based around a historic event, but with important themes that are still very relevant today Includes a spread at the back of the book with facts about the Partition of India

• Autore: Swapna Haddow
• Illustratore: Farah Shah
• Editore: Scholastic
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 32 p.
• Dimensioni: 274 x 250 mm
• Peso: 180 gr.
• EAN: 9780702328848

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