Torn Apart - The Partition of India, 1947

A thrilling and moving account of the largest movement ofpeople in history, telling both sides of the story through the voicesof children at the heart of Partition.It's October 1947 and two young boys find themselves thrown togetherduring the dramatic changes of Partition.As the new India and Pakistan are born, can thefriendship between these two children rise above the tensionsbetween the two countries?When the British announced they would be leaving India, a feelingof 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 soonmean so much more. A gripping first-hand account with an engaging and direct narrativevoice, making the story accessible to a young readershipPacked with fascinating details