About This Book:
At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule.
Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore. The memory of the long and difficult journey from their hometown in what is now Pakistan lives with him. And despite having an apartment in Bombay to live in and a school to attend, life in India feels uncertain.
Nisha, his twin sister, suggests that Amil begin to tell his story through drawings meant for their mother, who died when they were just babies. Through Amil, readers witness the unwavering spirit of a young boy trying to make sense of a chaotic world, and find hope for himself and a newly reborn nation.
*Review Contributed By Karen Yingling, Staff Reviewer*
Much anticipated sequel
This was a riveting look at life after Partition, and I can’t think of any other books that really cover this resettlement. I’m a big fan of books set in India, especially when there are lots of good descriptions of food, and love Hiranandani’s How to Find What You’re Not Looking For, The Whole Story of Half a Girl, and her Lunch Will Never Be the Same series.