Product description
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
Specifications
| Product ID / ISBN / EAN | 9780702328848 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Scholastic |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | New |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Width | 27.5 cm |
| Height | 25.0 cm |
| Depth | 1.6 cm |