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The Night Diary

By Mary Eisenhart, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

India-Pakistan religious conflict drives moving family tale.

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Twelve-year-old Nisha's journal of political turmoil and violence in 1940s India sheds light on a turbulent era. It also delivers a strong message of love, family, and kindness when things are at their worst. And despite the decades that have passed, The Night Diary's story, characters, and issues remain timely and compelling today.

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